May 2023 in “Research and Practical Medicine Journal” This study found that severe or moderate COVID-19 altered sex hormone and cortisol levels in lung tissues of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, particularly in women, suggesting potential implications for lung cancer progression and treatment outcomes.
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
6 citations
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March 2009 in “BMC Public Health” In this study, higher levels of the sulfur-containing gas CH3SCH3, associated with oral malodor, were linked to MPB in elderly Japanese males, particularly when gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders were present.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that short-term exposure to PM2.5 and Asian dust particles did not increase skin symptoms in schoolchildren.
June 2014 in “Zagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences/Zagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Science” This study reports that using ascorbic acid or orlistat can significantly inhibit the metabolism of testosterone esters into malodorous metabolites by axillary bacteria, suggesting potential new deodorant applications.
12 citations
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January 2002 in “Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis” This study found that long-term smoking was associated with increased mitochondrial DNA deletions in hair follicles, especially among smokers with low plasma glutathione S-transferase activity.
2 citations
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January 2007
August 2025 in “Tobacco Induced Diseases” This study reported that active smokers, including e-cigarette and hookah users, had worse skin quality with more wrinkles and pigmentation compared to ex-smokers and non-smokers, suggesting smoking negatively impacts skin health and may motivate cessation efforts.
11 citations
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January 2008 in “International journal of environment and health” This review discusses the environmental contamination and health risks of Platinum Group Elements, highlighting their potential bioaccumulation and associated health issues, especially in vulnerable populations like children, and reports no new experimental findings.
May 2026 in “Applied In Vitro Toxicology” This study evaluated an in vitro inhalation method to assess the toxicological impacts of aerosols from heated hair products, revealing significant differences in cellular stress and IL-8 release among different test materials, which may help in developing safer products.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that urban pollution accelerates facial wrinkle development and increases pigmentation severity in Chinese women over 30, whereas UV exposure affects these signs from age 20. After 45, pollution becomes a key contributor to skin aging.
This study validated a new test method using a patented chamber to measure the efficacy of a sunscreen in reducing carbon black particle adhesion, with a 55% reduction observed on treated skin in a group of 22 women.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” This study describes a case of a 35-year-old woman who developed symptoms of hyperandrogenism and disrupted steroidogenesis due to chronic use of electronic cigarettes containing compounds similar to etomidate, despite no genetic mutation indicating 11β-hydroxylase deficiency.
46 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that smoking, obesity, and family history are significant risk factors for premature hair graying in young men.
This study found that the levels of heavy metal contamination in hair were higher in both men and women with hair loss compared to those without.
November 2025 in “Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology”
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Cureus” This case report describes a rare patient with Sjogren's syndrome who experienced recurrent pneumothorax, resolved through surgical intervention, highlighting pneumothorax as an unusual complication of the condition.
February 2024 in “Exposure and Health” Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
12 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that an unhealthy lifestyle, including factors like past smoking and lack of fruit/vegetables in the diet, was associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
June 2007 in “Journal of The Royal Society for The Promotion of Health” Smoking doubles the risk of blindness, and physical exercise helps dyslexic children read better.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “BioDrugs” This study identified disproportionate reporting of several serious unknown or less documented adverse events associated with biologics for severe asthma, suggesting the need for further safety assessments.
105 citations
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April 2014 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of Smoothened modulators for cancer treatment and explores their pharmacological implications, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2013 in “Zhongguo yaofang” This study established a sensitive and reproducible method for determining the levels of four organic solvents in finasteride raw materials, meeting the requirements of the Chinese Pharmacopeia.
7 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal American Society of Mining and Reclamation” This review discusses the forms of selenium and sulfur in soil, their plant absorption, and risks of toxicity to livestock, emphasizing selenium's role in selenosis and sulfur's link to polioencephalomalacia in ruminants; it reports no new experimental results.
137 citations
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January 2000 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review outlines the factors affecting skin greasiness and sebum production, highlighting measurement challenges but reports no new clinical findings; further research may guide sebosuppressive treatments for acne.
20 citations
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August 2020 in “Advances in respiratory medicine” This review discusses the role of risk factors like age and obesity in COVID-19 severity and mortality but notes that current evidence remains weak and requires further study.
The study reported that vismodegib showed significant effectiveness in treating basal cell carcinoma, particularly in patients with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome or locally advanced BCC, but also highlighted substantial side effects, requiring careful management to prevent treatment resistance and maintain remission.
21 citations
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May 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that among Caucasian individuals with androgenetic alopecia, being overweight and smoking were associated with greater severity of the condition.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Cureus” This review discusses yellow hair discoloration associated with smoking and systemic conditions, proposing smoking cessation or hair removal as management options, but provides no new clinical results.
January 1982 in “Los Cuadernos del Norte: Revista cultural de la Caja de Ahorros de Asturias” This review discusses the link between androgenic alopecia and smoking habits, offering guidance for future research and updates to clinical practice guidelines, but presents no new research findings.