February 2023 in “Sibirskij onkologičeskij žurnal” In this review, chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients is linked to drug pharmacology, genetics, and nutrition, affecting patients' mental health; scalp cooling is highlighted as an effective prevention method, but more research is needed for broader solutions.
March 2021 in “Revista Colombiana de Cancerología” This report details the first two cancer patients with COVID-19 and co-infection cases at the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, ESE, and presents their clinical symptoms and complications.
19 citations
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July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This article discusses a case of an adult with acneiform follicular mucinosis that was controlled using systemic corticosteroids and reports no new findings.
15 citations
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chronic scalp inflammation can turn into cancer, so regular check-ups are important.
14 citations
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December 1998 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study found that breast carcinomas ectopically express a truncated form of hHb1 mRNA, which is associated with epithelial cell transformation.
13 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that the tracheal xenotransplant procedure is an effective technique for assessing the invasiveness of epidermal keratinocytes and studying factors affecting hair follicle formation.
9 citations
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August 1980 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that Rhodamin B staining of keratin was inconsistent across normal skin, epithelial tumors, and dermatoses, with notable differences in staining intensity between tricho-hyalin and keratohyalin granules.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that TGF-β1 expression in follicular tumors correlates with differentiation degree and suggests its potential role alongside p63 in differentiating between sebaceous and follicular tumors.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a patient undergoing gefitinib treatment for lung cancer, and reviews literature on drug-induced cases of this rare condition.
4 citations
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March 2005 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” This case report describes a basal cell carcinoma arising in association with a vellus hair cyst, which the authors note has not been previously reported.
1 citations
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September 2014 in “Neuro-Oncology” This study found that the prophylactic use of shiunko ointment may help prevent or reduce the severity of radiation-induced scalp dermatitis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for brain tumors.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports an improvement in lymphomatoid papulosis type A in a 52-year-old patient who concurrently used hormone-replacement therapy.
1 citations
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June 2008 in “中医杂志:英文版” This essay introduces Dr. Qiu's approach to treating consumptive syndromes with TCM after radio-chemotherapy, discussing how modern cancer treatments cause these symptoms and his unique perspective on their management.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” In this study, researchers analyzed adverse event reports from the FAERS database to identify safety concerns associated with ipilimumab in elderly patients, noting common issues like gastrointestinal events and new signals such as orchitis and alopecia areata, with timing influenced by body weight.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” This review highlights the multifaceted roles of hair follicles in skin health, emphasizing their contribution to skin tumorigenesis, homeostasis, and wound healing, and how dysregulation in associated pathways like Wnt, Hedgehog, and Notch may contribute to skin cancer development.
December 2024 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” This study highlights a rare case of ovarian hyperthecosis in a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman, presenting with polycythemia and severe hyperandrogenism symptoms, with resolution of symptoms following laparoscopic bilateral oophorectomy.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that histological features of primary melanoma can partially predict lymph node metastasis using AI, achieving a best prediction AUROC of 0.65.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This article highlights exosome-based targeted drug delivery using DARPin G3 proteins as a promising approach for treating aggressive HER2-positive breast cancer but reports no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” This study suggests that hair follicle stem cells have a unique metabolic profile that may play a critical role in their maintenance and response to cancer-related changes, potentially contributing to the "Warburg Effect.
October 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 86-year-old man with prostate cancer was diagnosed with a rare, low-grade breast cancer and underwent surgery but declined additional hormone therapy.
467 citations
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” In this study, activation of c-MycER in adult mouse epidermis rapidly induced proliferation and disrupted keratinocyte differentiation, causing changes similar to precancerous lesions, which regressed once c-MycER was deactivated.
438 citations
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October 2010 in “Oncogene” This review discusses the role of keratins in epithelial cell stress protection and cancer, highlighting their potential as multifunctional regulators and diagnostic markers, without presenting new research findings.
355 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review reports no new results and highlights existing research suggesting JAK inhibitors may be effective in treating inflammatory skin conditions like alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
209 citations
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March 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that recombinant human leukocyte interferon alfa-2a achieved a 64% overall antitumor response rate in patients with early and advanced cutaneous T cell lymphoma and was generally well-tolerated.
182 citations
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” This review discusses various therapeutic strategies targeting platelet-derived growth factor signaling in diseases like cancer and atherosclerosis, and evaluates existing treatments without presenting new clinical data.
155 citations
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This extensive review discusses the clinical manifestations, potential associations, and treatment approaches for lichen planus, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting gaps in evidence for therapeutic strategies.
147 citations
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January 2003 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review discusses various forms of ichthyosis, including genetic and acquired types, detailing their characteristics, causes, and potential management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
124 citations
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February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” This review covers recent findings on stem cell plasticity under normal and cancerous conditions but presents no new experimental results, highlighting implications for regenerative medicine and cancer treatments.
105 citations
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September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of recombinant cytokines as therapeutic agents in clinical settings and describes the range of cutaneous complications associated with their use, including both minor and severe skin reactions.