18 citations
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April 2013 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” This review discusses the various potential causes of hair loss in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including telogen effluvium from disease flares, but provides no prevalence data; the authors outline a practical assessment and management approach.
17 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This publication involves a case-series report on the treatment of male and female pattern hair loss using sublingual minoxidil in 64 patients, but it does not include an abstract or results.
16 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This abstract discusses the efficacy of spironolactone, cyproterone acetate, and flutamide in treating female pattern hair loss, noting that flutamide use requires caution due to potential liver toxicity, especially at high doses.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study reviewed and categorized dermatological drugs for pregnancy and lactation according to new FDA labeling guidelines, which replaced simplistic letter categories with detailed information, aiming to improve prescribing decisions by addressing both maternal and paternal reproductive potential.
16 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia significantly reduces quality of life among South African Black women, with subjective symptoms and self-image concerns having the greatest impact.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article offers strategies for managing acne effectively and safely, emphasizing treatment optimization, patient tailoring, and addressing antimicrobial resistance, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review examines non-surgical methods for rejuvenating the periorbital area and highlights the growing role of platelet-rich plasma, but it reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case series observed a potential familial link in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), suggesting a genetic predisposition that may be worsened by hair grooming practices.
14 citations
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January 2001 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.
14 citations
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found a potential link between staphylococcal carrier status and dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans, a chronic folliculitis primarily affecting the legs.
13 citations
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February 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The study found that a specific signaling pathway helps skin wounds heal faster but may lead to larger scars.
12 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of thoracic oncology” This case report describes a patient with non-small cell lung cancer who experienced trichomegaly (excessive eyelash growth) as a side effect of erlotinib treatment without developing typical skin rash.
11 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that oral tofacitinib may be an effective treatment for beard regrowth in men with alopecia areata of the beard, with a strong correlation observed between beard and scalp hair regrowth.
11 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses the complexities in diagnosing hair shaft disorders and the potential insights hair microscopy can provide, without reporting new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the need for an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare model tailored to the diverse needs of women with PCOS; it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” This study investigated protein expression changes during mouse hair follicle cycles and suggested their involvement in biological networks, potentially identifying targets for hair disease therapy.
9 citations
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January 2020 This case series observed that macular changes from popper use can resolve completely after cessation, even in individuals with chronic use.
9 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal Of Endocrinology, Metabolism And Diabetes Of South Africa” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.
9 citations
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May 1989 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” An elderly woman's swollen, painful foot was found to be caused by a rare type of bone lymphoma, which improved with radiation treatment.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, sublingual tofacitinib achieved a longer estimated half-life than oral administration in treatment-resistant alopecia areata patients, potentially supporting daily dosing; overall treatment response was modest.
9 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This review discusses the evolution of alopecia areata treatments towards more targeted therapies and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing cooperation between clinicians and scientists in understanding the disease's pathophysiology.
9 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review examines the causes, assessment, and treatment options for hirsutism but presents no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on managing this condition.
8 citations
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May 2018 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” This review details common symptoms of rheumatic diseases and how to differentiate them from other conditions based on patient history and physical examination.
8 citations
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using 5% topical minoxidil improved and normalized the hair growth in a girl with short anagen hair naevus.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” This article provides a comprehensive overview of tattoo-related issues for clinicians, covering various aspects such as tattoo types, medical relevance, removal methods, complications, and South African legislation, but reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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February 2004 in “Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie” Pressure from surgical headrests can cause temporary hair loss in liver donors.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii” This study found that neuroendocrine and reproductive disorders were most commonly reported in women with epilepsy taking valproic acid, while newer antiepileptic drugs resulted in more favorable outcomes.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that multiple familial trichoepitheliomas commonly presented with a cribriform histopathological tumor pattern, differentiating them from solitary trichoepitheliomas.
6 citations
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September 2013 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” This article reviews the physiological skin changes and unique dermatoses in pregnancy, discussing their causes and management, but reports no new clinical findings.