114 citations
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December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating various connective tissue disorders and reports no new clinical findings.
75 citations
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November 2016 in “Medicines” This review discusses the properties and therapeutic potentials of beta-sitosterol, highlighting a need for more detailed studies on its mechanisms and long-term effects in humans; it reports no new results.
72 citations
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November 2015 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” This study concluded that teriflunomide has a consistent and manageable safety profile, with common mild-to-moderate adverse events and no new safety concerns identified over up to 12 years of treatment.
54 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses possible medication-induced hair loss and the need to exclude other confounding factors like stress and illness; it reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes careful assessment before attributing hair loss to medications.
47 citations
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May 2012 in “Applied Water Science” In this study, contaminated drinking water in Dakahlyia governorate was linked to health issues like hair loss, renal failure, and liver cirrhosis, attributed to industrial and agricultural pollutants.
46 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review compiles current information about Eclipta prostrata, traditional uses, and its promising pharmacological properties, like hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects, but emphasizes that more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and ensure safety for clinical application.
24 citations
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January 2014 in “The American Journal of Chinese Medicine” This review compiles data on Platycladus orientalis leaves, noting their diverse pharmacological activities and advocating for more research to clarify their traditional blood-cooling and hematostatic uses.
23 citations
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October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses the safety concerns associated with new treatments for non-scarring alopecias, highlighting that while these therapies such as JAK inhibitors and oral minoxidil show efficacy in hair regrowth, their safety profiles vary significantly, requiring careful consideration of benefits and risks.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” This study found that teriflunomide, an oral medication taken once daily, significantly slowed disability progression in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, supported by positive results in two Phase III trials and supplemented by various analyses including long-term studies and patient-reported outcomes.
14 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, low-dose methotrexate was observed to be effective and well-tolerated in treating recalcitrant alopecia areata multiplex, achieving complete or near-complete hair regrowth in about 90% of patients despite some experiencing elevated liver enzymes and gastrointestinal discomfort.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Medicine” This case report describes a 60-year-old woman with an ovarian Leydig cell tumor leading to elevated testosterone levels and hirsutism, highlighting the need to consider androgen-secreting tumors in similar postmenopausal cases.
11 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study established a rapid and accurate ultra-performance liquid chromatographic method for chemical fingerprinting and analyzing Platycladi cacumen, effectively distinguishing batches based on geographical and climatic conditions.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” This article discusses the growing trend of repurposing existing medications for innovative therapeutic uses and highlights the need for pharmacy practitioners to be informed about accessing clinical evidence related to these applications, but it reports no new results.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” This study presents a detailed overview of lymphatic vessel development and highlights the role of abnormal lymphangiogenesis in various diseases, suggesting that targeting lymphangiogenic factors may improve treatment strategies.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
3 citations
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating connective tissue disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study, 92% of HIV-infected patients had mucocutaneous manifestations, with oral candidiasis being the most common condition observed.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, treatment with anifrolumab led to significant improvement in symptoms for a 52-year-old woman with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus, including resolution of chronic lupus headaches resistant to previous therapies.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This study reviewed how Anifrolumab, though often used in real-world settings for SLE patients with neurological symptoms, showed varying effectiveness and required cautious monitoring for adverse effects like thrombocytopenia and cerebrovascular events.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report describes a physician's journey with systemic lupus erythematosus, illustrating the disease's impact on their professional life and treatment experiences, ultimately informing their holistic patient care approach.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, two female patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus showed significant improvement after treatment with the JAK inhibitor upadacitinib, indicating potential as a promising option for difficult cases, although further research is needed to confirm its broader safety and efficacy.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights the challenge of distinguishing between neuropsychiatric lupus and rituximab-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and careful management.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “International journal of basic science in medicine” In this review, the potential medicinal benefits of Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (a plant used in traditional medicine) were highlighted, particularly its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, although the authors noted the need for more research on its impact on respiratory diseases.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Cureus” This case report discusses a 25-year-old woman diagnosed with acne necrotica varioliformis and highlights the diagnostic challenges and potential associations with systemic diseases.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study, common skin conditions in the geriatric population of Kerala were found to be widely prevalent, with significant associations between xanthelasma palpebrarum and dyslipidemia, and between cherry angioma and diabetes.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses primary cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need for early and precise diagnosis to effectively manage and treat these complex inflammatory hair disorders, but presents no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 1946 in “Archives of dermatology” This case presentation describes an adult with tinea capitis and related symptoms who was found to have a Trichophyton gypseum infection.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights the rare occurrence of overlapping syndromes including SLE, RA, and AAV in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus, noting the persistent role of prior viral infection remains unclear.