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January 2022 in “Dermatology” This review reports a notably higher prevalence and severity of alexithymia among dermatology patients than healthy controls, suggesting its consideration may enhance treatment outcomes and quality of life.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that fractional infrared technology may improve skin laxity and thickness in the cervical area without side effects in a small group of patients.
27 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study demonstrated a close anatomical relationship between Merkel cells and Langerhans cells in human hair follicles, suggesting potential functional interactions in the bulge area.
January 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” 110 citations
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” This study found that the vermilion border and mucosa of the monkey lip have a dense sensory innervation, which correlates with their known tactile sensitivity.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This source outlines the WHO's framework for meaningful engagement of individuals with lived experience of noncommunicable diseases and dermatological conditions, emphasizing eliminating stigma, promoting inclusion, and redistributing power to improve health policies and support systems.
156 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” This review summarizes current knowledge on tight junctions in mammalian skin and their role in drug delivery and interaction with other barrier components, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2016 in “Prairie schooner” This abstract is a narrative piece discussing themes of womanhood, beauty, and resilience, and does not report any new research findings.
January 2005 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” This research identified distinct attitudes influencing sunbathing and tanning salon use among female university students, with general attractiveness and skin aging concerns being strong predictors of sun exposure and protection intentions.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study estimates that approximately 230,000 tactile afferent fibers innervate the human body's skin, with varying densities across different regions correlating with spatial acuity and hair follicle density.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This study found that internal medicine inpatients had numerous undiagnosed skin conditions, notably age-related ones, and often requested treatment for symptomatic issues like xerosis, indicating a need for proper dermatological care.
35 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” This observational study aims to more accurately detect and localize Propionibacterium acnes in acne lesions by combining multiple microbiological visualization techniques, but it does not present new results on their causality to acne.
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November 2016 in “PubMed” In this study, lichen planus was associated with increased carotid intima media thickness, especially with longer disease duration, but was not an independent predictor of this condition.
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November 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the intimate interaction between skin and hair, highlighting potential allergic reactions from hair products, without providing new clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of considering this interaction in hair care.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The LGBT-focused curriculum improved dermatology residents' confidence in treating LGBT patients.
October 2019 in “Academic medicine” This narrative recounts a medical student's early experiences of confidence in diagnostics, transforming into a commitment to honesty and empathy in patient care after a challenging clinical encounter.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study found that U.S. dermatology residents receive insufficient LGBT education, potentially affecting their readiness to address the specific needs of LGBT patients in dermatologic care.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that methylene blue staining and zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide techniques effectively revealed anatomical details of intraepidermal nerve fibre endings in the rat's mystacial pad, suggesting their potential role in mechanoreception.
37 citations
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that intravaginal testosterone significantly improved sexual satisfaction and reduced dyspareunia in postmenopausal women using aromatase inhibitors, with no effect on urinary incontinence.
December 2022 in “Geriatrics” This study found that communication about aging across seven domains may predict successful aging in Indonesia through both positive and negative effects and efficacy toward aging.
6 citations
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November 2023 in “Lara D. Veeken” The authors concluded that sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent yet often overlooked in patients with autoimmune rheumatic disease, and they emphasize the need for increased awareness, research, and integration into clinical practice.
8 citations
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April 2013 in “Advances in Wound Care” This study found that absence of α3 integrin in mice led to faster wound healing but also caused inflammation, hair loss, and skin defects, suggesting complex roles in skin integrity and repair.
39 citations
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November 2013 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that massaging the skin significantly increases follicular penetration of liposomes in an ex vivo setting, while occlusion only enhanced penetration for rigid liposomes.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that desmosomal adhesion plays a crucial role in epithelial morphogenesis and cell positioning, equivalent in importance to that of adherens junctions.
January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” This publication discusses various interdisciplinary studies from Brazilian institutions addressing social development themes but reports no new results.
March 2019 in “Sexual medicine reviews” January 2000 in “Neuroscience Research”
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January 2005 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This article reviews the implications of post-SSRI sexual dysfunction syndrome and underscores the need for further epidemiological research to understand the condition and potential treatments, without offering new results.
April 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study suggests that establishing international consensus guidelines for including concealed or sensitive sites in routine forensic examinations is crucial to clarify clinician responsibilities, guide patient expectations, and reduce potential medicolegal issues.