23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review compiles existing data on frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights the promise of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors as a treatment option, while noting the need for clarity on its cause and progression.
22 citations
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses psychocutaneous disorders in children with an emphasis on primary psychiatric disorders manifesting through skin symptoms, but provides no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found a marked decrease in dermatology outpatient visits during the initial two months of COVID-19, with shifts in diagnosis frequencies for conditions like generalized pruritus and alopecia areata.
21 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the challenges of providing dermatology care in prisons and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting common skin conditions like tinea pedis, pruritus, and alopecia areata linked to stress and the environment.
20 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This article reviews various hair abnormalities in adolescents and young adults and emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis and education for optimal patient outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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March 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” In this narrative review, the researchers reported that the overall safety profile of drugs used for treating spondyloarthritis is generally good, with serious adverse events being rare, but emphasized the need for rheumatologists to tailor treatments and closely monitor patients for potential adverse events.
19 citations
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November 2011 This review discusses the topical use of systemic drugs for cutaneous disorders and reports a lack of strong evidence from randomized controlled trials, highlighting the need for larger comparative effectiveness studies.
19 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This review discusses the expanding applications of dermoscopy in dermatological diagnosis beyond its initial use for detecting dysplastic nevi and reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Turk Pediatri Arsivi-turkish Archives of Pediatrics” This study reported that the most common skin diseases among children in the Erzincan region of Turkey were preventable conditions, like acne and warts, suggesting the need for enhanced health education and preventive care.
16 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of mammalogy” Among Australian fur seals at one colony, this study found that alopecia, primarily affecting juvenile females, is linked to hair shaft fractures associated with low tyrosine and zinc levels, as well as higher pollutant exposure.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the role of skin manifestations as early markers and prognostic indicators of HIV infection in children but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science” This article reviews the historical and therapeutic aspects of aromatherapy, discussing its effects on psychological and physical well-being but providing no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, Demodex mites were infrequently found in scalp biopsies performed for hair loss, and most cases were nonpathogenic, but a minority showed folliculitis with a strong response to metronidazole therapy.
15 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Veterinary Science” This study examined variations in epidermal thickness and protein expression across different dog breeds, finding significant differences by anatomical site and breed, with associated mRNA and protein expression changes observed.
15 citations
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September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
15 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Practical Contact Dermatitis" is useful for dermatologists but could be more user-friendly.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Medical mycology” This study reported intra-familial transmission of Arthroderma benhamiae among Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo, with genetic sequences previously undocumented in Japan or the GenBank database.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the potential of evaluating hair follicle characteristics as early indicators of vascular impairment and organ damage in pre-diabetic individuals, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that polymorphic eruption was the most common pregnancy-related dermatosis, occurring mostly in the third trimester.
12 citations
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February 2014 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This article reviews various aspects of shampoos, including preparation methods and commercial value, but reports no new experimental results, instead focusing on patents and product evaluation criteria.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Ocular Surface” This review summarizes the ophthalmic complications of common periocular aesthetic treatments but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of recognizing potential side effects.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of edible flowers, particularly the genus Impatiens, for their chemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties but does not report new clinical findings.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study observed changes in dermatological disease incidence in a Brazilian town, with increases in conditions like sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy and decreases in others such as urticaria and superficial mycoses between 2003 and 2014.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “JMIR Dermatology” This systematic review indicates that patients with Down syndrome have an increased prevalence of various dermatologic disorders, especially infectious, inflammatory, autoimmune, and connective tissue conditions.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Forensic Science International” This study concluded that the process of mummification disfigures facial features, making identification challenging, but commercial shrunken heads retain more defining features compared to ceremonial ones.
10 citations
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February 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses various periocular conditions like madarosis, milphosis, trichomegaly, and dermatochalasis, and highlights their potential link to underlying local and systemic diseases, but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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July 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that deslorelin may promote hair regrowth in intact male dogs with hair cycle arrest, but had no effect on neutered females.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” In this study, four dogs with a novel skin disease showed clinical lesions involving verrucous, crusted papules and plaques, and responded variably to immunosuppressive therapy, suggesting an immune-mediated cause.
10 citations
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February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.