May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that managing hair loss conditions like FFA and melanoma requires individualized approaches, considering new findings and balancing treatment benefits with potential risks.
May 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.
12 citations
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January 2009 in “Stembook” This review addresses the limitations of current engineered skin substitutes for burn patients and highlights potential improvements through stem cell biology and skin morphogenesis, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske lægeforening” This article provides an overview of keratosis pilaris, discussing its different variants, possible pathogenesis, and treatment options, without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening” A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
December 2010 in “SciVee” December 2010 in “SciVee” November 2010 in “SciVee” This study suggests that estrogen in contraceptive therapy may affect hair growth, potentially correcting hair loss under certain hormonal conditions; however, applying these findings to humans should be done cautiously.
42 citations
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January 2015 in “Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej” This study found that certain gene polymorphisms, specifically MTHFR 677CC and GGH 401TT and CT genotypes, were associated with fewer adverse effects from methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
166 citations
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August 2010 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study reports a less invasive method for detecting human clock gene expression using hair follicle cells, which accurately reflects individual behavioral rhythms and suggests a time lag issue for rotating shift workers.
21 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of circadian rhythms” In this study, heavy nighttime physical exercise delayed the circadian phase of clock gene expression by 2 to 4 hours in a professional fighter, suggesting potential implications for managing circadian disorders.
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June 2016 in “Hypertension research” The authors concluded that utilizing clock gene expression from hair follicle cells may improve circadian-phase estimation in clinical settings, aiding the detection of circadian-related sleep problems despite social time constraints.
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July 2017 in “Scientific reports” In this study, researchers developed a simple, non-invasive method to monitor circadian gene expression using whole hair root cultures, finding that elderly dementia patients' peripheral clocks still oscillate similarly to younger, healthier individuals, which suggests cellular senescence minimally affects some aspects of circadian rhythms.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “iScience” In a study on mice, researchers found that exposure to artificial light environments causing circadian misalignment impaired hair growth by reducing the hair growth rate during the anagen phase, suggesting these light conditions as a potential risk factor for hair loss.
September 2022 in “F1000Research” This study found that hair plucking via waxing led to greying of hair in castrated mice, suggesting that decreased androgen levels may contribute to age-related hair greying in humans.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Anatomía Digital” In this study, topical application of Neem oil on cats with dermatophytosis significantly improved the appearance of skin and fur, with the best results occurring after 15 to 20 consecutive days of treatment.
August 2024 in “Anatomía Digital” This study reviewed literature on reconstructive surgery, highlighting its role in restoring form and function after significant damage, and discussed common techniques, technological advancements like 3D printing, and challenges, including ethical and psychological considerations, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive patient care and expectation management.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Tailored medication preparation and ongoing education are crucial for effective treatments.
53 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for hidradenitis suppurativa in Polish patients, but other potential contributors like obesity and diabetes showed no strong associations.
8 citations
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February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology” This report describes a case of a man developing hair changes, including Beau's lines and Pohl-Pinkus constrictions, following ABVD chemotherapy.
February 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses abnormal fingerprints and their potential link to immigration delay disease, but it reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This review examines the use of apremilast for non-FDA-approved dermatological conditions, noting varied efficacy but a favorable safety profile compared to conventional treatments.
52 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” This case study of a cat with pancreatic carcinoma and paraneoplastic alopecia found that removing the internal tumor reversed hair loss, but symptoms reappeared as the cancer metastasized.
20 citations
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum extracts showed weak 5alpha-reductase inhibition but significantly inhibited prostate cell proliferation and testosterone-driven prostate growth in rats, suggesting potential as an ingredient for treating androgen-induced diseases.
15 citations
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May 1966 in “The Journal of Urology” This case report discusses an instance of cystitis caused by the chemotherapy drug Cytoxan, with no new findings reported.
13 citations
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March 1986 in “Clinical Cardiology” This case report describes a 31-year-old woman who developed transient heart failure during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease, highlighting that it can cause myocardial dysfunction in adults.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor discusses a previous clinical and histopathological analysis of four cases of severe diffuse non-scarring hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus, reporting no new study results.
2 citations
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August 2018 in “Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences” This report documents the first outbreak of a mixed infection of camelpox and dermatophilosis in camels in Iraq, highlighting the need for further study due to the novelty of dermatophilosis in the region.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that RANKL signaling enhances CD8+ T cell-mediated anti-viral immunity during herpes simplex virus infection by preventing apoptosis of Langerhans cells, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.