24 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that trichoscopy with a handheld dermatoscope may help differentiate temporal triangular alopecia from other localized alopecia by identifying specific hair features.
24 citations
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November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” In this study, mutations in the vitamin D receptor were identified in Brazilian children with rickets and alopecia, leading to impaired receptor activation and reduced 24-hydroxylase expression.
23 citations
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November 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study suggests that trichoscopy may assist in diagnosing pemphigus, particularly for scalp-specific lesions, by identifying certain characteristic features.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” This review examines the diverse roles of SRD5α enzymes across species, focusing on their involvement in steroid synthesis, sexual development, and various physiological processes, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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November 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study hypothesizes that postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in ashy dermatosis may result from basal cell apoptosis, as evidenced by consistent histologic findings across nine patients.
20 citations
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April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this laboratory study with rats, treatment with finasteride reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and fertility parameters, with a 30-day recovery period proving insufficient to fully restore sperm function and fertility.
20 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various nonfollicular scalp conditions causing secondary scarring or permanent alopecia and highlights the importance of specific diagnoses and treatments but reports no new results.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that mast cells and increased collagen and elastic fibers in the scalp may contribute to male pattern hair loss, but additional research is needed for further understanding.
19 citations
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” This paper discusses the need for a standardized classification and meta-analysis of treatments for hypopigmented disorders and reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers developed a hyaluronic acid-coated copper peroxide nano-antimicrobial system that demonstrated precise antimicrobial activity and accelerated wound healing by releasing reactive oxygen species in response to bacterial enzymes, in both laboratory and animal tests.
17 citations
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June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study reported that FDG PET/CT imaging provided additional information that significantly impacted the treatment and prognosis in seven out of ten canine cancer patients, suggesting its potential in veterinary oncology.
17 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article provides a guide for surgeons on repairing poorly executed hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous techniques and optimal use of limited hair supply to achieve cosmetic improvements.
14 citations
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September 2019 in “Eye” This review discusses the evidence for using oral medications to treat central serous chorioretinopathy, highlighting eplerenone as having the most support despite a lack of robust efficacy across studies.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “Genes” This study identified a genetic locus associated with coat type in domestic dogs, showing certain variants linked to single-coated breeds and suggesting potential regulatory roles.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reports a case where excessive consumption of "paradise nuts" led to acute selenium toxicity and massive hair loss.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” This case study describes a young dog in Colorado diagnosed with severe leishmaniasis, suggesting potential endemic spread in the area, and notes dermatologic symptoms as a signal for consideration of the disease.
12 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
11 citations
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that finasteride has selective effects on oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase activity in different brain regions in rats with thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy.
11 citations
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March 2007 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” The conditions alopecia areata, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and ulcerative colitis may be linked by shared autoimmune and cell death mechanisms.
11 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This paper reviews the role of the telomere-telomerase system in cellular ageing and cancer, discussing potential therapies but reporting no new experimental results.
10 citations
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November 2021 in “Revista médica de Chile” This review discusses the clinical guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa, detailing its definition, impacts, and treatments, and includes a proposed therapeutic approach algorithm, but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” This study described the range and treatment of skin disorders among pediatric inpatients at a teaching hospital, finding allergic skin diseases as the most common group, primarily diagnosed clinically.
10 citations
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October 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” The researchers reported that the antipsoriatic compounds 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and calcipotriol thinned the living cell compartment in organotypic ORS cultures by accelerating the differentiation pathway rather than affecting proliferation.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This article examines anticytokine therapies for autoimmune diseases, highlighting the potential of anti-interferon-γ as a universal treatment for certain conditions and noting varying effectiveness of tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors.
9 citations
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June 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study describes recurrent or persistent follicular dysplasia and interface dermatitis in Boxers, noting concurrent courses and potential influences from photoperiod or genetics, but without identifying the condition's exact causes.
9 citations
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January 2003 in “Organic Eprints (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems, and Research Institute of Organic Agriculture)” This research observed that while organic farming systems in Southern Norway showed decreased phosphorus over time and variable nitrogen retention, the mulching of plant material could enhance vegetable yields, suggesting a need for innovative nutrient management strategies in organic farming.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This review summarizes the characteristics of the peri-malignant melanoma stroma, indicating its potential role in early dermal metastatic migration and increased metastasis risk.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a novel R343H mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene impairs its transcription activity, contributing to hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets and alopecia in the affected family.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This case series describes three siblings with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, highlighting variations in their clinical presentations.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that mutations in the TULP3 gene are associated with progressive degeneration of the liver, kidney, and heart in adults, highlighting the importance of early detection and management.