January 2022 in “International journal of zoology and animal biology” This review discusses canine dermatomyositis, highlighting its genetic basis, clinical manifestations, and the need for improved treatment options, without reporting new findings.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses primary neutrophilic cicatricial alopecias, their clinical and histological characteristics, and the importance of early therapeutic intervention to prevent scarring alopecia, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses medications used in dermatology, detailing their side effects and interactions, and reports no new clinical results.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin” This article reviews the role of factor Xa inhibitors like Rivaroxaban and suggests they may eventually replace vitamin K antagonists, but their side effects require further clarification.
142 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” This review summarizes proposed pathophysiological mechanisms of postpartum depression, highlighting neuroendocrine and neurobiological changes, but reports no new findings and calls for integrated understanding of the disorder.
106 citations
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March 2013 in “Nature Communications” This study found several microRNA-related genetic variants linked to epithelial ovarian cancer risk, with a notable association at the 17q21.31 region, suggesting potential new susceptibility genes.
93 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that oxidative stress may contribute to androgenetic alopecia by inducing premature senescence and secretion of hair growth inhibitors in dermal papilla cells from balding scalp.
78 citations
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August 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study found that three genetic loci, including the newly identified JMJD1C, are associated with circulating testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels, explaining a small portion of their variance in European men.
70 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that plasma rich in growth factors appeared to improve hair follicle regeneration and patient satisfaction in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, though further trials are needed.
59 citations
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March 2013 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that the prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis was significantly higher in Italian patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to controls, suggesting that these patients should be screened for the condition.
52 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the pathogenesis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting genome associations and newer topical formulations, but reports no new clinical results.
51 citations
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” In this study, 68% of patients treated with finasteride showed improved hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia, compared to 38% with Serenoa repens, indicating finasteride's superior efficacy.
47 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, decreased expression of BMP2 and ephrin A3 and increased NT-4 gene expression were observed in dermal papilla cells from androgenic alopecia-affected skin, suggesting potential roles in hair growth regulation.
40 citations
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July 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review addresses the limited efficacy of current treatments for male pattern baldness and explains that emerging genetic insights could lead to more effective future therapies.
28 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” This study found that androgenic alopecia at an early age was associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer, contrary to assumptions about androgens' role.
28 citations
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August 2003 in “Steroids” This study found that untreated hirsute patients have lower expression of type 2 17β-HSD mRNA in scalp hairs, indicating potential disturbances in androgen metabolism, compared to treated hirsute patients.
21 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that topical cetirizine 1% significantly improved hair density and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with patients tolerating the treatment well.
19 citations
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
18 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review highlights the role of dermatologists in detecting early cutaneous signs of obesity-related metabolic syndrome, which may enable earlier treatment to prevent long-term consequences; it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” This article reviews the genetic mutations associated with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the roles of EDA gene isoforms and related receptors.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This paper discusses the link between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and health issues like infertility and cardiovascular diseases, caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” This review discusses the mechanisms underlying immune tolerance failure in alopecia areata and highlights potential therapeutic avenues for restoring hair growth and achieving sustained remission, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This study found that males with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly lower 2D:4D digit length ratio in the right hand compared to healthy controls, which may indicate prenatal androgen exposure.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research” This review discusses the contribution of non-androgen causes to acne and female pattern hair loss in PCOS and emphasizes the need for targeted treatment approaches without relying on hyperandrogenism as a diagnostic marker.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Cancer reports” This study concluded that the Wnt signaling pathway does not significantly influence human keratoacanthoma development, but the overexpression of Sox9 suggests alternate signaling involvement.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review article examines the current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting its prevalence in different demographics and the roles of genetic and environmental factors in its pathogenesis, while highlighting that treatment approaches remain varied and lack standardization.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This case report describes a 45-year-old unvaccinated woman who experienced severe telogen effluvium, losing over 80% of her hair, about three months after recovering from COVID-19.
This review discusses advancements in regenerative medicine for hair loss treatments, highlighting stem cell techniques for rejuvenating or creating hair follicles, but provides no new clinical results.