48 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the various roles of vitamin D in skin disorders, including established use in psoriasis and potential applications for atopic dermatitis and skin cancer prevention, but reports no new clinical results.
48 citations
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
47 citations
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” In this review, researchers explored the roles of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E in skin immunity, highlighting their potential as therapeutics for skin diseases due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
47 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This review discusses the role of the skin microbiome in the pathogenesis of various skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes potential therapeutic implications.
47 citations
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October 2015 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the applications of the 308-nm excimer laser in treating various dermatologic conditions and suggests treatment is generally well tolerated, but calls for larger long-term studies.
45 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study reviewed 17 publications and found the strongest evidence supporting the efficacy of JAK-inhibitors in treating psoriasis, with some potential observed for alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo, though further research is needed to compare with current treatments.
44 citations
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the broadening scope of botulinum toxin applications beyond traditional uses, highlighting its effects on non-neuronal cells and potential in treating various dermatological conditions, without reporting new clinical findings.
43 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed a significant increase in certain dermatologic conditions a month and two months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, which may suggest a link with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection.
43 citations
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February 2019 in “International immunology” This review examines the role of regulatory T cells in skin immune disorders, highlighting their unique functions in conditions like scleroderma, alopecia areata, and psoriasis, without reporting new clinical results.
43 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This paper reviews symptoms, causes, and treatment strategies for common scalp conditions such as dandruff and psoriasis, but does not present new clinical findings.
42 citations
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March 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study reports two cases of alopecia associated with anti-TNF therapy, highlighting a new entity combining features of alopecia areata and psoriatic alopecia.
42 citations
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the use of dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy in therapeutic follow-up, noting that videodermatoscopy is a reliable tool despite potential cost issues with high magnifications.
41 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the negative effects of cigarette smoking on various skin conditions and emphasizes the importance of dermatologists advising patients to quit smoking, but it presents no new research findings.
41 citations
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September 1991 in “Medical hypotheses” This article reviews the potential role of prolactin as a neuroendocrine modulator in skin biology and pathology, discussing its relevance for conditions such as psoriasis and hair growth, but reports no new clinical findings.
40 citations
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” This review explores the potential impact of nutrition on immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases and evaluates whether dietary changes could help in treatment planning, but it presents no new clinical outcomes.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed the role of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway in skin diseases and the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Although the findings are promising, the authors concluded it is premature to establish their place in dermatological treatments.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the role of diet in various skin disorders and suggests that dietary changes may aid in managing certain conditions, though it reports no new clinical findings.
40 citations
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the pharmacologic properties, mechanisms, dosing options, and adverse effects of systemic glucocorticosteroids in dermatology, but reports no new findings.
39 citations
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June 2019 in “Toxins” This review explores the therapeutic potential of bee venom for treating various skin diseases, discussing its mechanisms and effects but reports no new clinical findings.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found topical ketoconazole to be highly effective against Malassezia-related skin conditions, though other treatments may outperform it for Tinea and Candida infections.
39 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review explains how recent understanding of Wnt signaling regulation in hair follicles could potentially be used to enhance hair growth, but it reports no new empirical results.
38 citations
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December 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that in dermatological patients, poorer quality of life was associated with being younger, single, having a low income, one skin disease, and longer duration of the condition.
38 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This case report highlights a woman who developed new-onset alopecia areata after starting adalimumab for psoriatic arthritis, challenging the assumed role of TNF-alpha in the condition's pathogenesis.
37 citations
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January 2019 in “Food science & nutrition” This review summarizes various effects of bergamot components on multiple health conditions in humans and animals but reports limitations in their use for stress and anxiety relief in aromatherapy.
37 citations
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November 2011 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” This study found that narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for severe alopecia areata, with improved responses noted primarily in patients also receiving corticosteroid injections.
37 citations
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January 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report suggests that PUVA treatment may have played a role in triggering systemic lupus erythematosus in a 23-year-old woman with psoriasis.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia treated with pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks experienced a notable 40% increase in hair count compared to a 10% increase with a placebo.
36 citations
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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study found that lipid peroxidation products play a clear role in the pathogenesis of skin diseases like psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia, but their role in diseases like melanoma and atopic dermatitis remains unclear.
36 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews the use of cyclosporine in dermatological conditions, noting its benefits in treating various skin diseases despite known adverse effects like nephrotoxicity and hypertension, and highlights its preferred use over other immunosuppressants due to an early therapeutic response and a good safety profile.
36 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that vitamin D receptor activation in primary keratinocytes can occur independently of the 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 ligand, likely through interaction with retinoid X receptors.