67 citations
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that endocrine therapy for breast cancer is associated with a pattern of hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, negatively impacting quality of life despite mild severity.
59 citations
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October 1976 in “Acta Neurologica Scandinavica” This study found that sodium valproate significantly reduced seizure frequency by over 50% in about 70% of patients with generalized seizures but was less effective for partial seizures.
46 citations
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June 1990 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin showed some cosmetic improvement in 11% of patients with severe treatment-resistant alopecia areata, with hair regrowth starting by week 12.
39 citations
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the pseudo 'fringe sign' in frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting that it is not solely related to traction, and it reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 70.7% of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, and patients using 0.3% tacrolimus were more likely to stabilize in 3 months compared to other treatments.
36 citations
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June 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that combination therapy with 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin led to hair regrowth in some patients with severe treatment-resistant alopecia areata, but also caused mild to moderate irritant dermatitis in all participants.
30 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This review of stem cell-based tissue engineering treatments in preclinical burn wound models reports promising improvements in skin repair, suggesting potential as an enhanced therapy for burn wounds.
29 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemical immunology/Fortschritte der Allergielehre/Progress in allergy/Chemical immunology and allergy” This review discusses the various skin, mucosa, and adnexa side effects associated with different chemotherapeutic agents and provides insights into their clinical presentation and management; it reports no new results.
23 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil and hydroxychloroquine for treating lichen planopilaris and reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This source highlighted the promising potential of polynucleotides in aesthetic medicine but emphasized the need for rigorous, high-quality studies to validate their effectiveness and safety.
17 citations
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February 2001 in “Urologia Internationalis” This study found that patients with bladder outlet obstruction and moderately enlarged prostates are likely to successfully discontinue the a-blocker doxazosin after 9 months of combination therapy with finasteride.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
8 citations
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June 1934 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This review discusses cases of ringworm of the scalp, highlighting the potential for spontaneous cure when the infection is caused by an organism pathogenic to animals, and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia, finding significant increases in hair density and growth for individuals treated with this method.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” This report presents a case of hereditary elliptocytosis in a 37-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia, identifying a high percentage of elliptocytes in her blood after treatment.
6 citations
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March 1975 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, Trichophyton verrucosum was identified as the cause of human ringworm infections mainly affecting farm workers or their families, with lesions most common in winter and requiring specific treatment approaches.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review found that platelet-rich plasma shows potential in improving melasma, though its overall benefit varies across different treatment methods and may not enhance results when combined with certain other treatments.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” In this literature review, researchers reported that sentinel lymph node mapping appears safe and effective for early stage ovarian cancer patients, potentially reducing unnecessary lymph node dissections, though it is not yet standard practice, necessitating further studies.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review discusses the diverse range of skin manifestations in children with COVID-19 and highlights the complexity of clinical assessment due to varied presentations; it reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study reports an increase in tinea capitis cases in Spain caused by anthropophilic dermatophytes, associated with immigration from Africa, and highlights potential public health concerns due to easier transmission.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
4 citations
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January 1974 in “The BMJ” All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Medicina” This study provides a detailed overview of 1,295 clinical trials related to alcohol dependence registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, highlighting that 59.15% of these trials have been completed, primarily as interventional studies, with most located in North America.
This study suggests that fatigue, joint pain, and light sensitivity are significant impacts for systemic lupus erythematosus patients, highlighting areas of unmet need in current treatment options.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa had significantly higher levels of cell-free DNA in their serum compared to healthy controls, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for the disease.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that most patients with traction alopecia showed improved or stabilized hair loss with therapeutic counseling and adjunctive treatments, but follow-up was often inconsistent, highlighting the need for better awareness and management.
This study observed that exposure to white phosphorus bombs in crowded areas like Lahore markets was associated with significant personal and emotional harm, including generalized weakness, psychological trauma, and physical injuries such as ear drum rupture.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article provides no new data as it is a letter to the editor and lacks an abstract, focusing instead on discussing aspects of hair loss in the elderly without presenting research results.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Advances in therapy” In a real-world registry study, ripretinib showed effectiveness with a median progression-free survival of 7.70 months and a tolerable safety profile in Chinese patients using it as a fourth-line treatment for advanced GIST, particularly benefiting those with non-gastric tumors.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This literature review reports that mutations in the SASH1 gene are linked to different pigmentation disorders, including dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria and lentiginosis. It further suggests SASH1's significant role in melanocyte processes and its potential as a target for developing treatments for these conditions.