44 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This article reviews the skin condition myxedema associated with hypothyroidism, highlighting its characteristic non-pitting, glycosaminoglycan-rich nature, and reports no new results.
24 citations
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July 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses the classic skin characteristics of hypothyroidism, notably generalized myxedema caused by increased glycosaminoglycan deposition, and reports no clinical results.
11 citations
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses dermatologic signs in childhood endocrine disorders and highlights their importance in early diagnosis and treatment, but it reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” This case report describes a 72-year-old man who developed symptoms of fatigue and cold intolerance after discontinuing his levothyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism six months earlier.
3 citations
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January 2013 This chapter discusses hypothyroidism in dogs, highlighting that most cases are due to primary thyroid gland issues and that some breeds may have a hereditary predisposition; it reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” This research highlights the importance of considering hypothyroidism in dogs for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent potentially life-threatening complications, given its relative commonality compared to other diseases causing dermatological changes or obesity in these animals.
This study found that specific and nonspecific skin changes can serve as important indicators for diagnosing thyroid diseases, even in patients who appear clinically normal.
November 1997 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Robert T. Leonard Jr. disagrees with Max Rubin's negative views on hair loss treatment, advocating for hormonal tests in women and supporting the use of medications and surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Türk Patoloji Dergisi” This review discusses the skin manifestations of endocrine diseases and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these signs for early diagnosis.
November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” In this case report, a 65-year-old woman with non-small cell lung cancer experienced scarring alopecia with papulo-pustular lesions on the scalp due to gefitinib treatment, marking it as a rare instance of gefitinib-induced erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
35 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Avoiding certain allergens in personal care products may improve symptoms for some patients with lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity could improve androgenetic alopecia assessment and treatment planning.
November 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” This case study describes a mixed breed dog with complex dermatitis caused by infections of Demodex sp, Sarcoptes scabiei, and Malassezia sp and reports that a combination of ivermectin treatment and sulfur shampoo improved the dog's symptoms after 14 days.
35 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines the mixed evidence on mast cells as regulators of skin fibrosis and highlights existing gaps in the scientific understanding, reporting no new experimental results.
23 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This review highlights the mixed roles of testosterone in COVID-19, noting both potential benefits through anti-inflammatory effects and risks due to increased virus entry, with low testosterone linked to increased severity.
21 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the mixed evidence and high risk of bias in studies on low-level light therapy for treating androgenetic alopecia and calls for rigorous randomized controlled trials to assess its efficacy.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the mixed perceptions and potential profitability of PRP therapy in hair treatment, but does not report new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study observed that mixed breed cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility had significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and magnesium, alongside signs of anemia.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” This review found mixed evidence regarding platelet-rich plasma's effectiveness in various medical applications, noting significant limitations like small sample sizes and lack of standardization that necessitate further research.
September 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” This study found mixed evidence linking traction hairstyles, previous pregnancies, chemical hair relaxers, and several comorbidities to an increased risk of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black women.
August 2023 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” This study observed mixed responses to dupilumab in patients with both atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, suggesting a potential role for Th2 axis dysregulation in alopecia areata.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that individuals with mixed ethnicity had hair that varied widely in shape and showed significant surface damage near the root, differing from monoracial hair characteristics.
5 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This paper discusses potential reasons for mixed findings on Finasteride's side effects, suggesting that individualized treatment strategies could be developed based on distinct mental profiles, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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September 2025 in “Biomolecules” This narrative review discusses the mixed and evolving evidence regarding glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and their influence on erectile dysfunction in men with type 2 diabetes and obesity, highlighting potential benefits and concerns yet to be clarified.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” This animal study found that Laminaria japonica mixed with insulin-like growth factor-1 significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting its potential use for treating alopecia pending further clinical trials.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil improved hair appearance and self-esteem in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it was not superior to oral finasteride and had lower treatment adherence.
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
65 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews various types of primary cicatricial alopecias and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis to improve management strategies, particularly detailing remaining lymphocytic forms and expanding on neutrophilic and mixed types.
34 citations
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy shows promise for cellulite and facial rejuvenation but has mixed results for body sculpting and hair loss, with more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
32 citations
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July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study is the first to describe a mixed pattern of essential syphilitic alopecia using trichoscopy, identifying features like tapered bended hairs and perifollicular hyperkeratosis in a patient without secondary syphilis symptoms.