39 citations
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article reviews evidence on hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and evaluates therapeutic responses to insulin-lowering agents, reporting no new clinical findings.
35 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article discusses the lack of national credentialing for laser therapy practitioners and emphasizes the need for rigorous self-assessment and expertise, particularly when treating patients with darker skin, without presenting new research results.
33 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
29 citations
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November 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-MSH administration before skin wounding in adult mice reduced inflammation and scar area, suggesting a potential pathway to more regenerative healing.
29 citations
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December 1982 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses the office treatment of various cosmetic issues but does not report new clinical results.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study characterized the stress-strain properties of the human scalp and found that its stiffness increases significantly with load, providing valuable insights for planning scalp surgery procedures.
27 citations
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April 1996 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” This article discusses the diagnostic complexities of PCOS and emphasizes the importance of differentiating between polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome; it presents no new experimental results.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Connections” This study found that mitotane causes specific changes in cortisol metabolism, including increased excretion of certain metabolites, which may influence cortisol bioavailability without hindering early detection of adrenocortical carcinoma recurrence.
26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the basics of hair follicle biology, laser/tissue interactions, and hirsutism and hypertrichosis causes, discussing the long-pulsed alexandrite laser's role in hair reduction without reporting new clinical results.
24 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article discusses using cosmetic hair products alongside medical treatments for hair conditions to enhance patient self-esteem and quality of life, without reporting new clinical results.
23 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the role of defensin peptides in stem cell activation for potential skin rejuvenation therapies and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further studies.
23 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including minoxidil, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, and hair transplantation, but reports no new clinical findings.
22 citations
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August 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that reconstructive methods for burn alopecia should be tailored to the conditions of the scarring, with scalp extension and expansion recommended only for large, poor-quality alopecia due to a high complication rate.
21 citations
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January 2000 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study introduced a new classification method for male pattern baldness in Korean men, detailing six types that could guide hair restoration surgery and further research.
20 citations
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October 2021 in “Applied materials today” This study demonstrated that a new technology combining microneedle patches, stem cell exosomes, and light therapy effectively promoted hair regrowth in animal models within 7 days compared to conventional treatments.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men and highlights the importance of considering sex-specific factors for optimal treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various nonfollicular scalp conditions causing secondary scarring or permanent alopecia and highlights the importance of specific diagnoses and treatments but reports no new results.
20 citations
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses patient selection and procedural design for hair transplant surgery without reporting new clinical results; it also considers how hair transplant designs can align with various hairstyles.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.
19 citations
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May 2010 in “Surface and interface analysis” This study found that a conditioner treatment using 18-MEA combined with a specific cationic surfactant effectively restored hydrophobicity and reduced friction on damaged hair surfaces.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” This study found that the long-pulse Nd:YAG laser effectively reduces unwanted facial hair across various skin types, with hair regrowth delayed significantly longer than with self-applied methods.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines intrinsic and extrinsic aging impacts and presents evidence-based lifestyle recommendations to complement cosmetic procedures for enhanced antiaging outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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March 2022 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that differences in cashmere fiber diameter in Tibetan cashmere goats are associated with variations in metabolic, hypoxic, and stress response-related proteins, offering insights for breeding strategies.
17 citations
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August 2019 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This letter to the editor reports an observation of alopecia occurring after treatment with deoxycholic acid for reducing submental fat, but it presents no new clinical data or broader conclusions.
17 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study investigated lipid loss in hair caused by surfactants and found that surface and internal modifications can significantly protect different lipids from depletion, with internal modification preventing 52.0 to 81.3% of lipids in certain groups.
17 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that higher levels of the protein Flii were associated with enhanced hair follicle regeneration and longer hair fibers in a mouse model.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This review reported that home-use laser and intense pulsed light devices effectively reduce hair with significant efficacy and safety, showing 80% hair reduction one year post-treatment, although results can vary for darker skin types and compared to professional devices.
15 citations
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February 2008 in “Annals of plastic surgery” In this study, 80% of patients expressed satisfaction with diode-laser hair removal, though multiple treatments were needed for optimal results and were a deterrent for some.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article describes a technique for improving the aesthetic results of surgical hair restoration by recycling plug grafts into smaller grafts, which can be combined with other procedures like scalp lifting and reductions.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study describes permanent scalp alopecia in patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or both, and highlights the need for further research to identify causative factors and mitigation strategies.