August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
6 citations
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September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the role of androgens in women's sexual health and highlights the need for further research on androgen replacement therapy to optimize quality of life, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens are not better than birth control pills for PCOS, but can help with excess hair if pills don't work.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris typically causes mild mucocutaneous adverse events, which are reversible and vary individually.
This study observed that methylene blue, a mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant, promotes hair follicle stem cell proliferation and viability through reduced oxidative stress and enhanced β-catenin signaling, and it may also protect against hair loss related to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists by reducing metabolic stress.
September 2025 in “Asian journal of pediatric dermatology.” This case study reports the successful use of abrocitinib for treating severe alopecia areata in a 14-year-old patient, demonstrating significant hair regrowth and suggesting the need for sustained JAK1 inhibition to prevent relapse.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of multidisciplinary dermo-aesthetic interventions for breast cancer patients, aiming to establish safe protocols involving various specialists to improve quality of life, although consultation with an oncologist before treatment is advised.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The authors describe drug repurposing as a promising strategy for finding new uses for existing drugs, noting it is efficient, cost-effective, and poses lower risks than traditional drug discovery processes, potentially aiding in the treatment of rare and difficult-to-treat diseases.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, the varied phenotype of trichothiodystrophy was highlighted, with findings of distinctive hair shaft abnormalities and a wide range of multisystem issues, including neurologic and urologic disorders.
13 citations
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a case of primary cutaneous follicle centre cell lymphoma presenting as hair thinning on the scalp, which is not a recognized feature of the condition.
4 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” This case report describes a 7-year-old girl initially misdiagnosed with SMA syndrome, but later found to have a gastric trichobezoar via EGD, highlighting the diagnostic challenges in children with nonspecific symptoms.
January 2015 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
30 citations
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March 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that using drug microplates in transdermal finasteride films enhances aqueous solubility and skin permeation compared to films with pure finasteride.
This article reviews various cosmetic and skincare products used in dermatology for preventive and treatment purposes, highlighting their role in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, photoaging, and male pattern baldness, but reports no new results.
35 citations
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August 2004 in “Epilepsy & behavior” In this study, divalproex sodium extended-release was found to be more tolerable and preferred by patients compared to the delayed-release formulation, with improved seizure control and psychiatric symptom relief.
27 citations
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December 2015 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This review presents an evidence-based algorithm for managing hidradenitis suppurativa in primary care, highlighting the need for more research on treatment effectiveness and the disease's pathogenesis.
25 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” This review reports that sonidegib and vismodegib, two Hedgehog inhibitors used for treating advanced basal cell carcinoma, have similar efficacy and safety profiles, but differ in pharmacokinetics, with sonidegib achieving peak concentration more rapidly and reaching steady state later than vismodegib.
23 citations
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December 2004 in “Seminars in oncology” This study found that DVd therapy is at least as effective as VAD/VAd for treating multiple myeloma and causes fewer side effects and reduced hospital visits.
6 citations
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November 2007 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” This review discusses common causes of alopecia in children, such as telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, and highlights diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, but presents no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Curēus” In this study, low-dose naltrexone significantly reduced erythema in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris after one year, but no significant improvements were seen in other symptoms.
April 2026 in “AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment” This review discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results; the authors highlight the role of lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found no statistically significant protective effect of antioxidant therapy against acute mountain sickness, though results were inconclusive due to limited data and methodological variability.
May 2024 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” This case report detailed a unique instance of hypopituitarism in a 65-year-old male presenting with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, attributed to secondary adrenal insufficiency, which improved following appropriate cortisol treatment.
46 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses techniques for creating natural-looking hairlines in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This paper describes a systematic approach to creating a natural hairline in one session using modern hairline design principles and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter to the editor describes a case of anagen effluvium due to thallium poisoning from Chinese herbal medicine and rodenticide but reports no new research findings.
This study found that 62 plasma proteins are significantly associated with the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, offering potential targets for new therapeutic strategies.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This case report details a rare instance of a young male with coexisting autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2 and anti-GAD65 antibody-associated stiff person syndrome, where symptoms improved by adding intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, emphasizing the importance of awareness for early diagnosis and treatment.
83 citations
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April 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that treatment with cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol increased hair density in women with diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia, particularly when serum ferritin levels were above 40 μg/l.