12 citations
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May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review found insufficient evidence to determine methotrexate's effectiveness for maintaining regrowth in extensive alopecia areata, and suggests its potential role in inducing regrowth when combined with corticosteroids.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy” This study observed that an 8-session mindfulness-based cognitive therapy reduced social anxiety and improved wellbeing in some individuals with alopecia areata, though effectiveness may depend on regular mindfulness practice.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study systematically documented the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal knowledge from traditional healers in Addis Ababa, identifying 81 medicinal plants, including the endangered Echinops kebericho, used primarily for treating skin and general diseases.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights a case of cross sensitization to dyes from temporary henna tattoos and stresses the need for public awareness on the risks associated with these tattoos.
January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical & Medical Images” This report discusses a late-onset case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome that improved with prednisone treatment, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis to reduce life-threatening complications.
March 2026 in “Health Psychology Report” In this study, individuals with alopecia and psoriasis reported higher body shame and depressive symptoms and lower self-compassion compared to the general population, with self-compassion mediating the relationship between external shame and anxiety and depression symptoms.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can effectively treat hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report suggests that a proactive physical therapy model can be effective for improving physical function and meeting exercise guidelines in patients newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.
September 2023 in “Khyber Medical University Journal” This study found that 52.4% of alopecia patients in Karachi experienced abnormal levels of anxiety, 53.6% had depression, and 48.8% reported low self-esteem, emphasizing a need for psychological interventions in this population.
Safflower extract in nanostructured carriers was more effective than minoxidil for hair growth without irritating skin.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found no direct association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome in the Chinese population, though AGA was closely linked with higher systolic blood pressure in men.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affected the quality of life of Chinese patients, with younger individuals and those experiencing hair loss for over a year reporting higher impact.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” This publication reviews the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming people, with adjustments needed for diverse global contexts and no new clinical results.
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February 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that testosterone therapy in AFAB individuals may modify the methylation of the ESR2 promoter, with changes influenced by factors like total testosterone levels and age.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Contemporary Religion” This paper offers an initial exploration of the Messianic Communities, outlining their origins in the Jesus Movement and their place in American religious history, without reporting new empirical findings.
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February 2025 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This article presents guidelines developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel for the care of adolescent transgender and non-binary individuals with gender dysphoria, emphasizing individualized, affirmative care to enhance well-being and quality of life.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that dynamic resilient hyaluronic acid fillers were effective and well-tolerated for correcting moderate-to-severe nasolabial folds in people of color, with improvements in wrinkle severity and fewer adverse events compared to non-people of color.
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July 2025 in “BMC Psychology” This study found that gaze duration in a social evaluation task was linked to mental health outcomes in trans men, trans women, and cisgender women more than six months later.
This study is designed to explore how circadian rhythms are affected by obesity and mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, using biological and lifestyle data from independently living adults.
December 2023 in “Journal of Korean Society of Beauty Cultral Arts” This study observed that among hair loss patients in Daejeon and Chungcheong, female pattern hair loss was most common, scalp massage was the preferred management behavior, and satisfaction was above average except for lower satisfaction with folk remedies.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This source outlines the WHO's framework for meaningful engagement of individuals with lived experience of noncommunicable diseases and dermatological conditions, emphasizing eliminating stigma, promoting inclusion, and redistributing power to improve health policies and support systems.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” September 2021 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal medicini, bìologìï ta sportu” This study found that in patients with alopecia areata, platelet-rich plasma therapy reduced elevated levels of interleukin-17A and interleukin-2 to control levels after 17 months.
29 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological Trace Element Research”
170 citations
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the use of 36 medicinal plant species for cutaneous wound healing and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for these traditional practices to inform modern therapies.
56 citations
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October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article discusses various types of epidermal nevi and associated syndromes but presents no new research findings.
30 citations
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December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” This study found that 3% peppermint oil significantly enhanced hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, showing increased dermal thickness, follicle number, and follicle depth compared to other treatments.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Peppermint oil promotes hair growth and fights bacteria better than minoxidil.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology online journal” In this case report, adult-onset porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus improved with topical tazarotene treatment, as evidenced by dermatoscopic images.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a unique presentation of porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus with lesions on the dorsum of the hand and a focal lichenoid infiltrate, differing from typical palm and sole involvement.