January 2024 in “Aging medicine” This report presents a case of a CKD patient who, after contracting COVID-19, experienced a rapid decline in kidney function, hair loss, and spontaneous wart remission, highlighting a need for further investigation into these unexpected outcomes.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that 70.1% of kidney transplant recipients experienced persistent symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome six months after infection, with older patients and those with more comorbidities being more affected.
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January 2012 in “PubMed” This study found that mycophenolate mofetil is effective for both induction and maintenance therapy in children with severe lupus nephritis, significantly improving proteinuria and antibody levels, without renal flares during maintenance.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This report describes a case where oral valganciclovir treatment led to improved skin texture and hair regrowth in a patient with trichodysplasia spinulosa.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review covers skin manifestations in chronic kidney disease, highlighting their impact on quality of life, associated prognostic indicators, and available treatments, but provides no new clinical results.
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August 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study demonstrated that intact adult human dermal papillae can induce hair growth when implanted into mouse hair follicles, highlighting their potential for advancing hair follicle biology and therapeutic approaches.
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March 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of Majocchi's granuloma in immunocompromised patients, highlighting the importance of considering this condition in such populations.
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October 2010 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This study found that dermatological issues, such as xerosis and pigmentation, are common in chronic kidney disease patients and increase with the severity and duration of the disease, indicating that dialysis often exacerbates these conditions.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study evaluated the prevalence and pattern of skin disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease, observing various dermatological issues that may impact quality of life and suggesting treatments to reduce morbidity.
March 2018 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” Skin problems are common in kidney disease, with dry skin and itching in patients not on dialysis or on hemodialysis, and infections most common in transplant recipients.
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” This study developed a kidney-specific knockout mouse model lacking the Flcn gene, which recapitulates human Birt-Hogg-Dubé kidney tumorigenesis and shows that mTOR pathway inhibition with rapamycin can suppress tumor growth.
October 1984 in “Kidney international” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman with a history of ambiguous genitalia and complex medical conditions, including a pelvic mass and hirsutism, observed from childhood to adulthood.
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January 2020 in “World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This study used a glucocorticoid-injection model to mimic kidney-yang deficiency syndrome and reported symptoms related to hormonal imbalances in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axes.
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May 1971 in “Clinical genetics” This study suggests 5α‐androstan‐3α‐17β‐diol may be the true inducer of kidney enzymes in certain mice, while its induction mechanism likely involves pinocytosis rather than a receptor protein.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dysregulation of the DNA damage response in stem cells is a common factor of aging, affecting tissues like the skin, brain, kidneys, and intestine.
July 2025 in “Pediatric Transplantation” In this case study, a rare viral infection called trichodysplasia spinulosa was diagnosed in a 10-year-old girl post-kidney transplant; she was treated successfully with reduced immunosuppression alongside leflunomide and valganciclovir, though the efficacy of valganciclovir remains uncertain.
March 2024 in “Cirugía y Cirujanos (English Edition)” In this study, researchers observed that all kidney transplant patients at a Mexico City hospital developed at least one type of skin condition, with infectious dermatoses being the most common. The authors recommend dermatological assessments before transplantation to manage dermatoses, potentially reducing related health risks.
July 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” This study found that pallor was the most common skin manifestation among chronic kidney disease patients, observed in 80% of cases, with the prevalence of skin issues increasing with patient age.
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December 2021 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study concluded that adding Kanglaite injection to gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer improved response rates and reduced adverse side effects.
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November 1998 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This research observed that dermal papilla cells have the potential to regenerate hair bulbs under preferred environmental conditions when associated with dermal sheath cells or exposed to specific growth factors.
November 2020 in “Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, tacrolimus-based treatment was found to result in fewer overall side effects compared to cyclosporine among Yemeni kidney transplant patients, although tacrolimus was associated with a higher incidence of diabetes.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 46-year-old post-transplant woman with poorly controlled diabetes exhibited a rare acquired form of epidermodysplasia verruciformis associated with HPV-49, marked by unique histological findings that distinguishing it from trichodysplasia spinulosa.
March 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science” This study investigated the effects of nandrolone decanoate on adult rabbits and reported that administering 10 mg/kg for 15 days caused harmful histological changes in the heart, liver, and kidneys, including inflammation and tissue degeneration.
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February 2011 in “Equine veterinary education” This case report describes the clinical and diagnostic features of a mare with mammary lymphoma associated with anaemia and pruritus.
July 2009 in “Planta Medica” This survey in Pabna district, Bangladesh, documented various plants used by traditional healers for treating ailments, highlighting regional variations in plant usage.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, researchers documented the use of 69 plant species across 38 families in traditional medicine by herbal practitioners in Raichur District, detailing their therapeutic properties for 22 ailments such as fever, epilepsy, and diabetes, though interest in traditional practices is declining.
December 2013 in “American journal of transplantation” This case report describes a 27-year-old kidney transplant recipient with end stage renal failure who developed infections and adverse reactions, ultimately resolving with antiviral treatment targeting HHV6.
In this case series, Xiang Chen reported instances of nail damage and hair loss following herpes zoster, noting the need for further exploration into the mechanisms and potential risk factors such as tuberculosis infection and kidney transplantation.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report details a probable severe adverse event associated with ritlecitinib for alopecia areata, highlighting risks of pulmonary emboli, infection, atrial fibrillation, and acute kidney injury despite an absence of known risk factors.
June 2003 in “Clinical orthopaedics and related research” This case study reports a rare instance of Majocchi's granuloma caused by Candida, highlighting the patient's diabetes mellitus and kidney transplant as predisposing factors for the infection.