165 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.
149 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, reporting no new clinical findings.
136 citations
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May 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” This systematic review suggests that turmeric and curcumin products, both oral and topical, may offer therapeutic benefits for various skin conditions, though further research is necessary to evaluate efficacy more thoroughly.
116 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
112 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review outlines the diagnosis and management of folliculitis decalvans, an inflammatory scalp disorder, and highlights Staphylococcus aureus and immune response deficiencies as key factors in its development.
85 citations
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April 2012 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that valproic acid promoted hair re-growth in C3H mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
78 citations
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February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” This introduction highlights the impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and the complexity of selecting effective treatments, but it presents no new clinical results.
58 citations
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November 2018 in “Cochrane library” This study found that oral isotretinoin may slightly improve physician-assessed acne severity but is associated with more minor adverse effects compared to standard oral antibiotics plus topical treatment, based on low-quality evidence.
52 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various drugs that can cause drug-induced acne, noting specific clinical and histopathologic features, but reports no new clinical findings.
42 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses the distinct clinical and psychological aspects of adult female acne and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for a comprehensive management approach.
38 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This article reviews different acne treatments and emphasizes the importance of being aware of their potential side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
37 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review assessed the effectiveness of various treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia and found that intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors showed the most positive outcomes in slowing or halting hair loss, though the lack of placebo-controlled studies and consistent outcome measures limits definitive conclusions.
36 citations
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract discusses the uncertain role of the vascular system in hair loss and highlights the unexplained aspects of various types of alopecias; it reports no new research findings.
34 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses evidence-based treatments for common hair loss forms, noting robust support for androgenetic alopecia therapies but limited long-term data and fewer high-quality studies for alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecias.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” This review discusses the potential of Janus Kinase inhibitors for treating alopecia areata and other forms of alopecia, highlighting the need for further research on their long-term safety and optimal formulation.
18 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses nutritional contributions to hair health and highlights the need for identifying risk factors for deficiencies but reports no new clinical findings.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This article discusses the social and psychological impact of hair disorders and the challenges in their treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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February 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found that xerosis and pruritus are prevalent in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis, highlighting the importance of early recognition of skin issues to alleviate discomfort and reduce complications.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note that no therapeutic options tested, including corticosteroids, finasteride, and minoxidil, have shown clear benefits.
15 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study observed that transgenic mice expressing keratin K10 under bovine K6beta control developed severe oral abnormalities, suggesting keratin composition changes can affect the physiology of epithelial cells, especially in the oral mucosa.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This article discusses the clinical presentation and management challenges of menopausal acne, noting its multifactorial etiology and recommending tailored treatment approaches based on acne severity and associated features, without reporting new clinical results.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This review highlights current treatment options for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine have the highest evidence of effectiveness, while other therapies show variable results and need further research.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “EBioMedicine” This study found that Secretory Phospholipase A2-IIA (sPLA2-IIA) promotes proliferation through JNK/c-Jun signaling, distinctively affecting normal stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it as a potential target for cancer treatment.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Food & Nutrition Research” In this study, rice bran mineral extract increased expression of anagen-related proteins and decreased inflammatory markers in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for hair growth enhancement and prevention of hair loss.
9 citations
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November 2009 in “Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation” This review discusses various patent articles on microemulsion carriers in drug delivery systems and reports no new empirical findings.
8 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study evaluated treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia and found hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors to be most effective, with 70-72% of patients experiencing stabilization or improvement, but limitations in treatment consistency and assessment methods remain.
7 citations
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article describes the various presentations of oral lichen planus and notes it often requires topical or systemic immunosuppressive treatment for associated discomfort, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses various treatments for adult acne in women, including topical, systemic, and alternative therapies, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C” This study found that Ishige sinicola extract stimulated osteoblast differentiation and bone formation in MC3T3-E1 cells, suggesting potential use for osteoporosis prevention and treatment.