15 citations
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December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” This review discusses targeting host cell proteases as a novel approach to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting transcriptional modulation and enzymatic inhibition as promising therapeutic strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This meta-analysis found that patients with androgenetic alopecia have significantly abnormal lipid profiles, which could contribute to the link between this condition and cardiovascular diseases.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” This review discusses the role of diet in managing hair loss during menopause and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of nutrients like sulfur amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found no significant association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, though systolic blood pressure was higher in the alopecia group compared to controls.
14 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper discusses the use of lifestyle drugs by individuals without medical conditions to enhance appearance, highlighting that such usage may worsen emotional disorders and suggests these should be treated with psychotherapy or psychopharmacotherapy.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Medical Internet Research” This study suggests that PrEP implants for HIV prevention are potentially acceptable among gay and bisexual men, with positive attitudes toward implant features and minor insertion-related effects.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study highlights that lower testosterone in men and higher testosterone in women are linked to increased risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, with associated skin diseases indicating potential cardiovascular complications.
14 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” This review examines the role of stem cells and their niches in continuously growing ectodermal organs like teeth, hair, and claws, providing insights from mouse models without presenting new research findings.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Molecules” This study reported that compounds isolated from Alpinia zerumbet significantly promoted hair cell growth and exhibited anticancer activity in cell cultures, suggesting potential as treatments for alopecia and cancer.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher levels of the hormones estrone and free testosterone were associated with an increased cardiometabolic risk, especially in those who were overweight or obese.
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.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses recent advancements in female contraception and covers topics like adapted regimens, non-invasive sterilization, and the promise of new methods, but it reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2008 in “International journal of environment and health” This review discusses the environmental contamination and health risks of Platinum Group Elements, highlighting their potential bioaccumulation and associated health issues, especially in vulnerable populations like children, and reports no new experimental findings.
10 citations
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May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses the unique dermatologic needs and conditions affecting women of color, noting specific skin and hair conditions but reports no clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This case study describes a unique instance of warty dyskeratoma involving two adjacent hair follicles within one lesion.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” This review explores herbal medications for skin disorders, covering their clinical efficacy, safety, and common drug interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the current and emerging methods for profiling skin microbes to advance our understanding of the microbiome in skin disease, but it reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study concluded that while home-based intense pulsed light, laser diodes, radiofrequency, and light-emitting diode devices are recommended for certain skin conditions, ultraviolet B phototherapy for psoriasis showed mixed evidence compared to clinic treatments.
9 citations
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December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” This study details the characteristics of lipedematous alopecia and lipedematous scalp, two rare scalp conditions, suggesting they may represent different stages of the same disorder, with lipedematous scalp lacking the hair loss seen in lipedematous alopecia.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” This study found that viral warts were the most prevalent skin condition among pediatric patients, emphasizing the importance of HPV prevention in public health efforts for children.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews management strategies and interventions for common hair loss disorders in men and women, highlighting the psychological impact and emphasizing gender-specific approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” This review discusses the diverse clinical manifestations of mucopolysaccharidoses in children and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment initiation, but it reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that trichoscopy is essential for evaluating the severity of alopecia areata and predicting treatment responses, contributing to more personalized patient management.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” This study found that overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome carrying the HSD3B1 1245C allele had an increased presence of female pattern hair loss compared to those with the wild-type genotype.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction” Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in this study had significantly higher anxiety and depression scores compared to controls, but showed no significant differences in temperament and character traits.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, male Koreans with androgenetic alopecia showed a significant association with hypertension, whereas females did not demonstrate this link.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia showed no difference in insulin resistance or prevalence of metabolic syndrome but had higher cardiovascular risk due to increased inflammatory markers and lipoprotein(a) levels.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” This report describes a rare case of alopecia areata universalis developing in a child during the recovery phase of phenobarbital-induced anti-convulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, which suggests a mechanism involving lymphocyte-related immune responses.
6 citations
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September 2014 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” This study developed a new method for detecting 30 hormones in anti-aging functional foods, demonstrating good sensitivity and reliability, and identified seven hormones in four out of 14 samples tested.
6 citations
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May 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.