13 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the embryology, structure, and function of sebaceous glands and their involvement in skin disorders but reports no novel findings.
13 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article explores the impact of COVID-19 on aesthetic dermatology, focusing on ensuring the safety of dermatologists while maintaining adequate services during the pandemic, but does not report specific findings or outcomes.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Ophthalmology” This study found that using the novel eyelid shampoo ESL improved eyelid hygiene, reduced dry eye symptoms in meibomian gland dysfunction patients, and increased eyelash length over 8 weeks.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” This study reported that mice on a phenylalanine-deficient diet showed symptoms such as weight loss, gastric dilation, and thymic depletion, which echo human phenylalanine deficiency manifestations.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes a 3-year-old male with X-linked ichthyosis and associated neurologic abnormalities, identifying an unusual cortical development malformation and suggesting that abnormal hair banding may assist diagnosis.
12 citations
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July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This review outlines various brow-lifting techniques, focusing on the endoscopic brow-lift for its minimal scarring and higher patient acceptance, and reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” This case report describes a 5-day-old male infant with a constellation of symptoms, including leptomeningeal angiomatosis, hair follicle nevus, and congenital alopecia, potentially representing a novel neurocutaneous syndrome.
10 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” THAP1 gene changes do not affect DYT1 dystonia; finasteride may help reduce tics and OCD in Tourette syndrome.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “Cureus” This study outlines the features and diagnosis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, highlighting its association with specific genes, its prevalence among pigmented races, and treatment with systemic steroids and immunosuppressants.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology” This study found that PGF 2α receptors were predominantly present in the inner root sheath of the bulb and stem of human eyelashes during the anagen phase.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article reviews options and principles for reconstructing defects of the scalp, skull, orbit, and maxilla, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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February 2021 in “Cureus” In this study, Hispanic individuals in Northern Nevada were found to be disproportionately affected by COVID-19, although they had lower mortality rates compared to their non-Hispanic counterparts.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrates that Tp63-expressing epithelial stem cells from non-skin tissues can respond to skin morphogenetic signals and contribute to the formation of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and epidermis.
8 citations
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February 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” This article discusses melanocyte development from neural crest cells and reports no new experimental results; the authors suggest a broader range of functions for melanocytes than previously recognized.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this randomized trial, bimatoprost 0.01% significantly improved eyebrow hair density and diameter in patients with eyebrow hypotrichosis compared to a placebo, with minimal adverse effects, suggesting it is an effective and safe treatment option.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This guide provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing periocular hair disorders, which can range from benign conditions to those posing serious health risks.
7 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
7 citations
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “International journal of biological sciences” In this study, deletion of ROBO4 in mice ameliorated hair loss caused by elevated PAF levels, suggesting potential interplay with VLDLR-related pathways.
6 citations
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September 2016 in “American journal of medical and biological research” In this study, researchers found that the thickness of various skin layers in Bos indicus cattle varied significantly by body region, with the neck and shoulder being thickest, and that male skin might be more suited for quality leather production compared to female skin.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
6 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that spironolactone use was associated with a decreased risk of developing rosacea compared to other diuretics, particularly in current users without previous androgenic skin disease diagnoses.
6 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report describes a successful eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle micrografts in a patient with dormant keratosis pilaris atrophicans, demonstrating potential for this technique in similar conditions.
6 citations
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July 2008 in “Clinical and experimental optometry” This case report describes a rare complication of prostaglandin analogue eye drops for glaucoma, where a patient experienced extensive unwanted malar hair growth, leading to potential therapy discontinuation.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “BMC Neurology” The researchers reported that non-motor symptoms like taste disorders and alopecia are associated with myasthenia gravis, particularly in severe cases and those linked to thymoma.
5 citations
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February 2018 in “Military medicine” This case study reports a U.S. Naval fighter pilot with recurrent central serous retinopathy who became the first to receive a waiver for unrestricted flight despite permanent defective visual acuity.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “Nepalese journal of ophthalmology” This case report highlights an 11-year-old girl with dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, identifying associated Salzmann's nodular degeneration of the cornea and emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary management approach.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Cureus” This case report describes an adult male from India with Werner's syndrome due to a novel homozygous mutation in the WRN gene, characterized by several premature aging symptoms.