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101 citations,
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51 citations,
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47 citations,
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42 citations,
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34 citations,
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23 citations,
May 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
22 citations,
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21 citations,
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16 citations,
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12 citations,
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10 citations,
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9 citations,
June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
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August 2012 in “Annals of Diagnostic Pathology” AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.
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Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.