January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium leaves demonstrated cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cancer cells and induced apoptosis, suggesting potential as a cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
September 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” In this study, researchers found that the methanolic seed extract of Tectona grandis, known for its use in traditional medicine, demonstrated strong analgesic properties in Swiss albino mice, being effective at doses of 200–250 mg/kg and safe up to 1000 mg/kg.
April 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study found that adding menthol to Phyllanthus niruri ethanol extract gel enhanced hair growth and thickness in rats.
July 2008 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
June 2004 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Assiut University” This study found that among natural hair loss treatments, formulations with Cantharidin in the saponifiable fraction showed superior efficacy compared to those with Pilocarpine.
October 2001 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” This compilation on contact and occupational dermatology in the Asia-Pacific region discusses various allergens and irritants without reporting new clinical findings.
August 2000 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article contains book reviews from the Australasian Journal of Dermatology and reports no new research findings.
101 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
42 citations
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes an 11-year-old boy with Netherton syndrome who developed Cushing syndrome after using low-potency hydrocortisone ointment extensively, highlighting caution with long-term topical treatments in such conditions.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” This case report describes a patient with an allergic sensitization to minoxidil, indicating that such patients should pursue alternative therapies to treat androgenetic alopecia.
37 citations
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting its prevalence, potential genetic factors, and management challenges, but reports no new clinical conclusions and calls for further research.
29 citations
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March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews existing and emerging treatments for psoriasis, focusing on therapy modifications due to scientific advancements, but it does not report new clinical results.
20 citations
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June 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” This case report describes a woman experiencing severe hair loss due to allergic contact dermatitis from a hair dye containing PPD.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract contains no research findings but is a snippet of a website interface for JAMA Dermatology.
13 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that topical pimecrolimus is as effective as clobetasol propionate for treating alopecia areata, with better tolerability in terms of side effects.
10 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” This case report describes a 12-year-old boy with severe skin scaling due to novel compound heterozygous null truncation mutations in the TGM1 gene, resulting in loss of transglutaminase 1 activity.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a dual transposition flap technique for closing large scalp defects post-Mohs surgery, achieving minimal alopecia and scar visibility, though it is based on a single patient.
8 citations
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April 2011 in “Surgery today” This study found that sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate reduced chemotherapy-induced hair loss in rats, suggesting its potential as a treatment for this side effect.
8 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes the first known instance of fixed drug eruption linked to finasteride, confirmed through an oral challenge test that reproduced symptoms at the same skin site.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers found that dermoscopy does not provide distinguishing features for diagnosing scalp contact dermatitis from topical minoxidil compared to other causes of severe scalp itching.
February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” In this case report, a rare occurrence of Paraneoplastic Dermatomyositis following breast cancer was observed in a 50-year-old woman, indicating the importance of multidisciplinary approaches for identifying underlying malignancies when Dermatomyositis presents as a primary symptom.
This article reviews various cosmetic and skincare products used in dermatology for preventive and treatment purposes, highlighting their role in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, photoaging, and male pattern baldness, but reports no new results.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
417 citations
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that adult trichotillomania is a chronic disorder often linked with high psychiatric comorbidity and suggests the tension-reduction criterion in diagnoses might be too restrictive.
273 citations
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May 2017 in “The Lancet” This review discusses the diagnosis and management of severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs and provides guidance for physicians to improve patient outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
242 citations
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January 2000 This study identified a strong association between heavy metal contamination in drinking water and chronic diseases like renal failure and liver cirrhosis in Great Cairo Cities, Egypt.
232 citations
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October 2015 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the role of epidermal and other adult stem cells in skin repair, focusing on their potential therapeutic applications for non-healing wounds and other skin disorders, but reports no new research results.
202 citations
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This review discusses the potential of lecithin organogels for improving topical drug delivery and presents no new experimental results; the authors highlight their stability and low skin irritancy as advantages.
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.
151 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review concluded that oral finasteride for men and topical minoxidil for both genders have the most evidence supporting their effectiveness and safety for treating androgenetic alopecia.