153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and its accompanying FOX Test, finding that 60% of tested patients were suitable candidates for this minimally invasive hair transplantation method.
63 citations
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July 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this review, the researchers reported that JAK inhibitors, originally approved by the FDA for other uses, have shown effectiveness in reversing hair loss in patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata, based on current preclinical and clinical studies.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews the use of artificial hair fibers, discussing their controversial history and the FDA ban, and reports no new research findings.
88 citations
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
78 citations
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review summarizes 15 years of clinical and experimental research advancements in hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting its recognition as a uniquely healable inflammatory skin disease but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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May 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatology of nonhuman primates and emphasizes the need for a cohesive approach to study and report their dermatologic diseases, without assuming similarities to human or other veterinary conditions.
34 citations
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April 2023 in “Climacteric” This review discusses the long-term effects of gender affirming hormone therapy and reports no new clinical findings, recommending a shared decision-making approach to balance benefits and risks for transgender individuals.
February 2016 in “PubMed” This review discusses testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting that most studies report no increased myocardial infarction risk when the therapy is properly administered with controlled hormone levels; it calls for careful consideration despite insurance coverage challenges.
October 2022 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” This abstract only provides a list of abbreviations and does not report any new research findings or results.
This study describes various actions taken by parents to manage the side effects of chemotherapy in children with leukemia, highlighting a range of strategies from dietary adjustments to topical treatments.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” This review discusses the potential risk mechanisms for COVID-19 in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome due to hyperandrogenism and calls for further research, but reports no new findings.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Medical Virology” This study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with an increased long-term risk of developing alopecia areata in a large bi-national cohort from South Korea and Japan.
This study found that tenuazonic acid from Alternaria alternata can cause significant damage to vital organs in mice at low doses and highlights the need for regulatory measures to manage its risk in agricultural products.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Infection and Public Health” More symptoms during initial COVID infection increase the risk of long-term effects.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This report emphasizes that children with dengue fever face a higher risk of severe outcomes, such as dengue hemorrhagic fever and shock syndrome, compared to adults, necessitating careful management.
November 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Genetic factors affecting skin health and body weight may increase the risk of dermatophytosis.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Medical Hypotheses” This hypothesis proposes that fungal infection may be a common risk factor for both male pattern baldness and coronary heart disease, supported by some evidence linking antifungal treatment to improvements in both conditions.
29 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with alopecia areata had decreased odds of developing stroke and a potential decreased risk of acute myocardial infarction, though the latter was not statistically significant.
1 citations
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December 2017 This review found that androgenetic alopecia may be linked to increased cardiovascular and metabolic risks, but the relationship is not yet fully understood, and specific guidelines for cardiovascular disease detection and prevention in these patients have not been established.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that in Alcorcón, Spain, migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin-America had a higher risk of COVID-19 infection during the first wave compared to Spaniards.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” In this study, HED patients with COVID-19 showed a higher risk of postinfection fatigue and hair loss compared to controls, suggesting they are more susceptible to long-term consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
65 citations
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August 2022 in “Viruses” In this study, 70.7% of long-COVID patients reported persistent symptoms three months post-infection, with chronic fatigue, cough, and brain fog being the most common, and female gender and severe initial COVID-19 were identified as risk factors.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This report describes a case of inflammation and infection with specific pathogens in synthetic hair implants done by a non-medical professional, highlighting risks associated with the procedure.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Pathogens” This study observed mycobacterial infection with M. xenopi in a pet ferret, noting its resistance to doxycycline, and highlighted the potential zoonotic transmission risk associated with such infections.
March 2026 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers conducted a large genome-wide association meta-analysis and found 30 significant genetic loci linked to the risk of dermatophytosis, shedding light on the roles of keratin biology, skin barrier defects, immune dysfunction, and obesity in the disease.
4 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported severe and persistent skin reactions, including inflammation and scarring, after intradermal injections of unregulated exosome-based products, highlighting potential risks in aesthetic dermatology.
3 citations
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November 1998 in “PubMed” This article discusses tinea capitis prevention and treatment strategies, emphasizing the importance of systemic therapy for effective antifungal action and reducing contagion risk.
8 citations
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April 2015 in “Transboundary and Emerging Diseases” This report describes an outbreak of catheter-related infections by ESBL-producing E. coli in calves at an animal teaching hospital, highlighting the risk of these strains becoming nosocomial and increasing mortality and antibiotic use.
41 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study suggests that in late pregnancy, allopregnanolone induces opioid inhibition of oxytocin secretion in response to immune challenge, potentially minimizing the risk of preterm labor in rats.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Record” This report describes a fatal case of Trypanosoma congolense infection in a dog imported to France from Africa, highlighting the risk associated with corticosteroid treatment in such cases.