38 citations
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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.
19 citations
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses various skin conditions linked with chronic kidney disease and highlights effective treatments but does not provide new clinical results.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Transplant infectious disease” This case study reported TSPyV DNA detection in blood and urine samples before trichodysplasia spinulosa skin lesions developed in a kidney transplant patient under immunosuppressive therapy.
10 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that finasteride treatment in male rats altered steroid hormone homeostasis and caused kidney damage, suggesting potential risks for patients with renal dysfunction on androgen or antiandrogen therapy.
6 citations
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April 2018 in “Transplantation proceedings” This case report describes severe agranulocytosis and alopecia in a Japanese woman after starting azathioprine, highlighting the potential role of NUDT15 genetic screening in preventing adverse reactions to the drug.
3 citations
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February 2010 in “Clinical kidney journal” This case report highlights a severe kidney injury linked to the combined use of ciclosporin and simvastatin in a patient treated for alopecia universalis.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” This study found that Origanum vulgare extract significantly ameliorated finasteride-induced liver and kidney damage in mice by improving biochemical indices, reducing inflammation, and enhancing antioxidant status in a dose-dependent manner.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This study observed that chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis frequently experience dermatologic manifestations, with xerosis and white nail being the most common skin and nail changes noted in 74% and 56% of patients, respectively.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (T2013), 20th, 2013, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia” This study reported that patients with decreased kidney function had significantly higher levels of ethyl glucuronide in hair compared to healthy volunteers, suggesting caution when using hair EtG levels to assess driving qualifications.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights recent advancements in the formulation of herbal hair creams, focusing on the use of natural ingredients like kidney bean extract and aloe vera, eco-friendly extraction methods, and modern pharmaceutical technologies to create effective and safe products for hair care.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation of herbal hair creams using ingredients like kidney beans, aloe vera, and vitamin E, highlighting recent advances such as eco-friendly extraction techniques and computer-aided optimization to enhance application ease, shelf life, and effectiveness in maintaining a healthy scalp.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers found that measuring tacrolimus levels in scalp hair could be a reliable method for monitoring drug exposure in kidney transplant recipients, offering an alternative to frequent blood tests by utilizing self-collected hair samples.
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.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” This report describes a clinical case of a 38-year-old man diagnosed with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, confirmed by genetic testing, highlighting the presentation of multiple renal tumors and bilateral lung cysts.
January 2011 in “Liaoning Zhongyiyao Daxue xuebao” This study found that Chinese medicine treatment "Tonifying Kidney and Removing toxins" significantly improved clinical symptoms and reduced disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus compared to controls.
18 citations
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” This study reports that Ca 2+ binding alters the dynamics and surface properties of PKD-like domains in Clostridium histolyticum collagenases, enhancing their stability and potentially aiding in collagen-targeting vehicle development.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Immunological Reviews” This review discusses the role of fibroblast heterogeneity in kidney pathology, particularly their contribution to tertiary lymphoid tissue formation, and reports no new results.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This review discusses the potential therapeutic effects of exosomes from various cell sources in treating acute kidney injury and explores their mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” This case study highlights the risks of ingesting topical minoxidil, demonstrated by a 24-year-old male who accidentally consumed 1500mg due to a language barrier, leading to a temporary rise in creatinine levels but no lasting kidney damage.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” This research highlights the common and varied skin-related symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease, emphasizing that early recognition and multi-pronged management involving nephrology and dermatology can improve patient outcomes.
August 2025 in “Clinical Toxicology” This study suggests an association between glyoxylic acid-containing hair-straightening treatments and acute kidney injury in young women, with urine calcium oxalate crystals observed in some cases, indicating potential nephrotoxicity. Early treatment with thiamine and pyridoxine may mitigate the severity of kidney damage.
In this study, xerosis and pruritus were common skin issues in pediatric chronic kidney disease patients, with xerosis linked to lower hemodialysis efficacy and higher white blood cells, and pruritis associated with higher hemoglobin levels.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that adjusting the valence states of Mo in Pluronic F127-coated MoO3-x nanozymes enhances their selective H2O2-related catalytic activity, showing promise in acute kidney injury treatment and enabling real-time monitoring of therapy effectiveness through ROS-responsive photoacoustic imaging.
This study identified skin pallor, xerosis, and various hair, nail, and oral manifestations as common in children with CKD compared to healthy controls.
This study found that skin changes, such as xerosis and pruritus, are common in children with chronic kidney disease and are primarily related to the disease itself rather than haemodialysis.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” This study found that nail and hair changes were predominantly observed in patients with stage 5D chronic kidney disease, with the most common changes being half and half nails and sparse scalp hair.
January 2013 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” This study found that Huoxue Bushen Mixture was effective in treating female pattern hair loss by improving symptom scores and altering serum hormone levels.
55 citations
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August 2012 in “Resources and Environment” This study found that landfill leachates from Olusosun and Aba-Eku in Nigeria can cause liver and kidney dysfunction in Wistar rats, potentially posing a health risk through chemical exposure.
18 citations
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November 1994 in “Histochemical Journal” This study explored the localization of phenolsulphotransferase in human embryonic and fetal kidneys, finding distinct patterns of PST immunoreactivity in developing mesonephric and metanephric structures over time.
17 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of nursing scholarship” This study found that kidney transplant recipients who experienced higher levels of symptom distress from immunosuppressive medications were more likely to be nonadherent to their medication regimen.