114 citations
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April 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.
113 citations
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June 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that activation or inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathways in rats can alter wound healing, possibly by affecting epidermal stem cell activity and keratinocyte behavior.
112 citations
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May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research” This review discusses the isolation, structure, and bioactivity of lignans and neolignans from 2016 to mid-2018, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting their potential protective properties against diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration.
108 citations
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study suggests that nerve growth factor plays a crucial role in the stress-induced termination of hair growth in mice, and its antagonism might offer a therapeutic approach to mitigate stress-related hair loss.
108 citations
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December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that combining near-infrared laser phototherapy with indocyanine green application may improve acne vulgaris by reducing active lesions and inflammation without side effects.
108 citations
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July 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” This study found that overexpressing Dsg3 in the suprabasal epidermis of transgenic mice resulted in flaking skin and abnormal hair growth, supporting Dsg3's role in regulating epidermal differentiation.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.
101 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” This systematic review reports that "COVID toes" and other skin manifestations can be initial signs of COVID-19, and advises immunosuppressive therapy adjustments only for infected or at-risk patients.
93 citations
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April 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified an unexpected critical role for the FATP4 protein in skin and hair development in mice, linking it to a potential candidate gene for restrictive dermopathy in humans.
87 citations
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January 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” This study found that simultaneously inhibiting both KLK5 and KLK7 proteases completely rescued skin barrier defects in a mouse model of Netherton syndrome, suggesting both should be therapeutic targets.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” This review discusses how ophthalmic findings can reveal key endocrine disorders and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the eye's role in diagnosing and managing systemic diseases like diabetes and Graves' ophthalmopathy.
86 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism” This review identified distinguishing features of adult Kawasaki Disease compared to pediatric cases, noting more favorable prognosis in adults with fewer cardiovascular complications and no fatalities, although it remains a rare and often unrecognized condition.
84 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
82 citations
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February 1989 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study found that in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, a 3-month treatment with a long-acting GnRH agonist significantly reduced intraprostatic DHT and 3α-diol levels by about 90% and testosterone by about 75%.
81 citations
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” This review outlines a diagnostic framework for clinicians to distinguish different types of inherited ichthyoses and suggests further testing and treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
79 citations
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September 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study found that the 308-nm Excimer laser was effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children, with hair regrowth observed in 60% of treated scalp patches.
78 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study highlights the evolving understanding of acne's pathophysiology and suggests that targeting pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-17, IL-23, and TNFα with biological antibodies may offer new treatment strategies for severe acne and its scars.
76 citations
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” The researchers reported that reactive oxygen species regulate the stress-induced SP-Mast cell pathway, which might support using antioxidants to treat stress-related hair loss.
76 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews the hormonal and medication-related factors associated with acne development but does not present new research findings.
76 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study found that premature hair loss due to stress does not occur in NK-1 receptor knockout or mast cell deficient mice, suggesting a key role for neurokinin substance P and mast cell interaction in stress-related hair follicle changes.
75 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines skin symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of zinc deficiency in children, proposing a classification system but reporting no new clinical results.
74 citations
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September 1980 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article discusses toxic epidermal necrolysis, highlighting its high mortality rate despite aggressive treatment, and notes controversy over using high-dose systemic corticosteroids as therapy.
73 citations
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April 2013 in “Stem cells” This study found that LGR5 is uniquely expressed in human corneal endothelial cells and maintains endothelial cell phenotypes while inhibiting mesenchymal transformation through the Wnt pathway.
68 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This paper discusses the use of dermatoscopy as a fast, noninvasive technique for diagnosing hair shaft disorders and reports no new results; the authors highlight its advantages over traditional microscopy methods.
66 citations
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These guidelines review the management of complications and specific forms of congenital ichthyosis and report no new results; they summarize expert and evidence-based recommendations for clinicians.
66 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study in mice demonstrated that stress or nerve growth factor injection increases sensory neuron activity related to skin innervation, suggesting a strong connection between stress perception and neurogenic skin inflammation.
65 citations
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January 2013 in “Cochrane library” This review found that infliximab, golimumab, and some forms of radiotherapy significantly improved nail psoriasis compared to controls, although they could have serious adverse effects and are not commonly used specifically for nail issues.
65 citations
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January 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this retrospective study at a New Delhi children's hospital, the authors found that pediatric skin diseases were most commonly infections and infestations, with bacterial infections and scabies leading, followed by eczemas.
62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this review, the researchers highlight LED therapy as an emerging and safe treatment for skin inflammatory conditions, aging, and hair growth disorders, noting its integration into dermatological practice but emphasizing the need for more controlled studies to confirm its efficacy.
60 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” This study reviews recent advancements in microneedles made from PLGA, highlighting their use in delivering vaccines, drugs, and proteins through the skin with minimal invasiveness, and discusses the challenges and future potential of these delivery systems.