18 citations
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January 1977 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” This article reviews inherited mineral and trace element disturbances and reports no clinical results; it highlights conditions like hypomagnesaemia and acrodermatitis enteropathica linked to impaired nutrient absorption.
18 citations
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July 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure quickly and safely.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “The Pan African medical journal” In this case report, a 5-year-old girl experienced extensive hypertrichosis after using topical minoxidil lotion unsupervised, which regressed after discontinuation, highlighting the need for medical oversight.
12 citations
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” This study found that a patient with giant axonal degeneration had unique hair abnormalities such as trichorrhexis nodosa and altered S:N ratios, unlike her relatives but comparable to unrelated controls.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports a semidominant inheritance of epidermolytic ichthyosis due to a KRT1 mutation, which was previously thought to be only inherited dominantly.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “Nanomedicine” This commentary reviews the application of pharmaceutical nanotechnology in Egypt, highlighting promising developments and diverse drug-delivery approaches, but reports no new research findings.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” This article describes a 9-year-old girl with whitish granules on her hair, evaluated in a dermatology clinic, but the abstract does not report a diagnosis or new results.
5 citations
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August 1925 in “Archives of dermatology” This article presents a case of an 8-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's disease showing features such as café-au-lait spots, alopecia, and developmental anomalies, but reports no new findings beyond observation.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This study identified two distinct VDR gene mutations among Lebanese families with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, noting varied treatment responses and promising outcomes despite severe phenotypes.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case study describes severe hypertrichosis in a 3-year-old with alopecia areata after unsupervised use of high-dose topical minoxidil, highlighting the need to avoid such practices in children.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” The researchers reported that finasteride treatment in male rats may lead to changes in antioxidant enzyme activity in their offspring's epididymis, potentially affecting sperm maturation.
2 citations
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January 1988 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” This study found that early adolescent girls who perceive themselves as undergoing pubertal changes report more intense and variable moods, with hormone activity and perceived pubertal status independently predicting mood fluctuations.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Molecular and integrative toxicology” This review discusses the dual role of selenium in human health, highlighting both the dangers of deficiency and potential toxicity from over-supplementation, without presenting new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in neurology” In this case report, a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome also had mononeuritis multiplex, and the authors suggest that an autoimmune mechanism may be involved based on steroid responsiveness and electrophysiological findings.
1 citations
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November 2003 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” This case report describes a 17-year-old patient diagnosed with Netherton syndrome, characterized by pruritic dry skin, short brittle hair, and elevated IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
1 citations
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October 1993 in “PEDIATRICS” This article recounts a series of "hair burning syncope" cases in black girls experiencing seizures during hair grooming with hot irons, without presenting new research findings.
July 2026 in “Dermatological Reviews” This narrative review highlights the potential of exosomes as a promising platform for precision diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and targeted therapeutics in dermatology, while noting challenges such as standardization, manufacturing, and regulatory approval that must be resolved before widespread clinical use.
In a case report, this study identified a new genetic variant in a six-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, expanding the understanding of the genetic spectrum of this rare condition in the region.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the causes and management of premature greying in children, noting it may indicate underlying health issues, and emphasizes structured evaluations and treatments, particularly for nutritional deficiencies and hypothyroidism, to address hair depigmentation.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights concerns around premature greying in children, detailing possible links to nutritional deficiencies and other health issues, and emphasizes that structured evaluation and targeted treatment may aid in reversing the condition.
November 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review reported that premature greying in children, which can indicate certain deficiencies or disorders, may be addressed through a structured evaluation and treatment targeting factors like vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies or hypothyroidism, providing a practical approach for pediatric care.
December 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This study consisted of a pharmacy master's thesis detailing practical experiences during a hospital and community pharmacy internship and scientific investigations into the off-label use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia and oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prophylaxis, emphasizing therapeutic applications and mechanisms of action.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” In this case review, researchers describe a 17-year-old transgender male experiencing clitoromegaly, hirsutism, and oligomenorrhea, investigating conditions like PCOS and non-prescription testosterone use for gender affirmation, and highlighting the importance of gender-affirming care to improve mental health outcomes.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review highlights the increasing use of trichoscopy, a noninvasive and well-tolerated diagnostic tool, to aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of various pediatric hair and scalp conditions, such as alopecia and other abnormalities.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that pediatric alopecia presents in various forms, with alopecia areata being the most common, and emphasizes the need for precise diagnosis and individualized management, including medical and psychossocial approaches, to address both the physical and emotional impact on affected children.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the new cocrystal formulation KET-PABA improved the antimycotic efficiency of ketoconazole and induced an anti-inflammatory response without causing skin sensitization in mice.
November 2017 in “International journal of family & community medicine” This case report observed that hypogonadism and cold sensation resolved in a patient after discontinuing 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, suggesting these medications may contribute to such symptoms.
January 2012 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” This article explores the life of Alice Yang, a second-generation Chinese-American, and examines how social and historical factors influenced her and her family within the broader Chinese-American experience, but it reports no new findings.
April 2011 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This review discusses notable hematology and oncology studies from 2010, including treatments for venous thromboembolism, sickle cell disease, and superficial venous thrombosis, without presenting new clinical results.