27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review outlines a systematic method for diagnosing hair loss and presents no new findings; the authors emphasize the importance of biopsy in cicatricial alopecia cases.
21 citations
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers identified a novel KRT74 gene mutation associated with autosomal recessive pure hair and nail ectodermal dysplasia in a Pakistani family, expanding the known genetic causes of the disorder.
20 citations
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study indicates that the OVOL1-OVOL2 axis may play a significant role in hair follicle differentiation and growth, potentially serving as therapeutic targets for hair disorders like alopecia and in the tumorigenesis of pilomatricoma.
18 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that non-ablative fractional laser treatments in Korean patients had a low complication rate, with adverse events being temporary and not resulting in long-term consequences.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study identified novel LSS mutations implicated in hypotrichosis simplex with or without neurodevelopmental abnormalities, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of synonymous mutations' potential pathogenic effects.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the role of skin manifestations as early markers and prognostic indicators of HIV infection in children but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” This review discusses the phytoconstituents and biological properties of T. orientalis and T. occidentalis, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that both oral tranexamic acid and microneedling improve melasma treatment outcomes when added to standard therapy, with microneedling showing a more sustained remission.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reports a case of neurodermatitis where a combination of intralesional steroids, oral doxepin, and psychotherapy resulted in complete symptom remission and hair regrowth, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional factors in treatment.
10 citations
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May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” This study reported the development of two highly sensitive ELISA assays to detect banned substances finasteride and dutasteride in human urine, offering better sensitivity than existing HPLC/MS/MS methods.
8 citations
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.
8 citations
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April 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study observed that multinucleate giant cells were present in 31% of biopsy specimens from patients with male pattern alopecia but not in other alopecia types, suggesting a potential histologic marker for androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientifica” This study found that a high percentage of HIV-positive patients experienced mucocutaneous lesions, with conditions like oral candidiasis and furuncle being significantly associated with lower CD4 cell counts.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” This review discusses the psychological and emotional effects of common dermatologic conditions and highlights their impact on quality of life, but it does not present new clinical results.
6 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses various dermatological conditions prevalent among football athletes and suggests that these are exacerbated by the sport's physical demands, environmental conditions, and use of specific equipment.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, Covishield vaccination was associated with cutaneous adverse effects, notably telogen effluvium and urticaria, among recipients at a hospital in northern India.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study observed that pruritus and xerosis were the most common skin complaints among the geriatric population attending a dermatology clinic in Puducherry.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study reported a series of mild to moderate cutaneous adverse drug reactions following COVID-19 vaccination, predominantly after Covishield, with only one requiring hospitalization.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Diagnostics” This study found that ATR-FTIR spectroscopy combined with machine learning effectively differentiated alopecia areata patients from healthy controls with an AUC of 0.85, and also showed promise in predicting treatment response, particularly through alterations in the Amide I band.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of aplasia cutis congenita with hair collar signs and hemangioma, which may suggest neural tube defects, although imaging showed no bone or neural tissue abnormalities.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This commentary discusses how common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness through mechanisms involving transcription factor deficiency and overexpression of specific proteins, based on a concept called microcompetition; it reports no new research 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.
2 citations
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April 2010 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This review discusses the development and role of corneodesmosin in skin and hair follicle integrity, highlighting findings from mouse models and its connection to genetic diseases, with no new experimental results included.
1 citations
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June 2013 in “Science-business Exchange” In this study, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that increasing FGF9 levels in wounded mouse skin can lead to the growth of hair follicles.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review provides a detailed overview of the causes, prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of beard alopecia, highlighting conditions such as alopecia areata, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and tinea barbae, and aims to serve as a resource for clinicians handling such cases.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher incidence rate of herpes simplex infection compared to matched individuals without the condition.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses various methods for processing and separating human skin samples for research purposes, evaluating factors like processing time and cell viability, but reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses various infections and conditions of the hair and scalp and provides diagnostic and management guidance, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the basic principles of hair pathology and findings in common types of alopecia but reports no new research results.
This review provides an overview of the etiology, presentation, and diagnosis of steatocystomas, including subtypes and complications, while detailing their history, epidemiology, and management strategies.