41 citations
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October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
41 citations
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that the DexIEME hydrogel promotes complete skin regeneration and scar attenuation in murine and porcine models, suggesting potential for treating deep dermal injuries.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
38 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This article reviews plant-based secondary metabolites with potential anticancer properties and highlights the need for new treatments due to the side effects of current cancer therapies, but it provides no clinical results.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.
31 citations
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study found that nearly half of men using finasteride reported clinically significant depression, highlighting the need for psychiatric screening and careful risk assessment by prescribing clinicians.
29 citations
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the role of the immune niche in hair follicle regeneration and its impact on different forms of alopecia, highlighting research gaps and potential therapeutic strategies.
29 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article provides an endocrine perspective on evaluating and managing hirsutism but reports no new research findings.
29 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This article reviews the social and functional impact of eyebrow loss and highlights the limited treatment options compared to scalp alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” This review highlights similarities in the development of thymus and skin epidermis, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize shared molecular mechanisms despite different embryonic origins.
23 citations
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May 2015 in “Science China Life Sciences” This article reviews how the microenvironment influences adult stem cell behavior and discusses strategies to enhance stem cell function but reports no new experimental results.
22 citations
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June 2013 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the mechanisms governing epidermal stem and progenitor cell differentiation, emphasizing the balance necessary for maintaining skin barrier function, and reports no new experimental findings.
22 citations
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May 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews the lack of major breakthroughs and limited therapeutic options for extensive hair loss, emphasizing the need to address its psychological impact; it reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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July 2005 in “European Journal of Emergency Medicine” This case report discusses hair-tourniquet syndrome in infants, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious complications.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
20 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” In this study, among various treatments for localized alopecia areata, intralesional and topical steroids were found to be the most effective with no significant side effects.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Toxicological Research” This study found that lavender oil significantly promoted hair growth in female C57BL/6 mice by increasing hair follicle number, depth, and dermal thickness, while reducing mast cell numbers.
15 citations
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July 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.
14 citations
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November 2016 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tofacitinib, an arthritis drug, helped hair growth in alopecia universalis but long-term safety needs more research.
14 citations
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April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the benefits of liposomes in cosmetic formulations, including enhanced hydration and protection for dry skin, but reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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September 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the components and effects of various hair cosmetic procedures and explores new techniques like camouflage methods and tattoo scalp, without reporting new clinical results.
13 citations
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that Cyperus rotundus essential oil is as effective as the Alexandrite laser in reducing the growth of unwanted axillary hair, with notable effectiveness in decreasing white hair growth.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the nocebo effect in dermatology, highlighting its mechanisms, implications, and strategies to manage it, but does not provide new clinical research findings.
11 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review covers various skin-related adverse drug reactions and lists common drugs associated with these reactions but presents no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This article reviews current hair loss treatments, proposing a hypothesis that a combination of drugs, supplements, and therapies may effectively manage hair loss, but presents no new clinical results.
9 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that a majority of dermatologists in Saudi Arabia believe in using vitamins and minerals to treat hair loss but emphasized the need for more research to confirm their effectiveness.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” This review explores herbal medications for skin disorders, covering their clinical efficacy, safety, and common drug interactions, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses current stem cell technologies, their potential therapeutic uses, and imaging techniques for tracking transplanted cells, without reporting new experimental results.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that patients with androgenetic alopecia had lower quality of life scores across all measured domains compared to controls, with disease severity worsening the impact, particularly socially for those under 30.