This study suggests that a portable OCT system may be useful for the clinical diagnosis and evaluation of skin diseases and laser treatment outcomes.
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reported the development of a workflow that combines SIMS and X-ray elemental mapping techniques for multimodal imaging at the single cell level, successfully applied to visualize elements, metals, and lipids in porcine skin without loss or delocalization.
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November 2005 This review discusses the applications of confocal laser scanning microscopy in visualizing fluorescent compounds within the skin, noting its potential for tracking drug carriers and enhancing penetration studies, but reports no new results.
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March 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review found that many low-level light therapy studies report beneficial effects but often fail to provide adequate measurement details, affecting the reliability and repeatability of the research.
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shiny white structures in trichoscopy can indicate long-standing discoid lupus erythematosus alopecia.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” This case report describes a 7-year-old boy with pityriasis versicolor presenting as scalp hypopigmentation, a rare distribution for this fungal infection. Diagnosis was confirmed via Wood's lamp examination and microscopy, and the condition resolved after treatment with topical terbinafine hydrochloride cream.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dermoscopy is valuable for diagnosing facial actinic keratosis in Chinese patients, with specific patterns like red pseudonetwork and follicular plugs suggesting its utility in differential diagnosis.
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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that a combined pattern of repigmentation was most commonly observed in vitiligo, with a new 'medium spotted' pattern proposed for areas with few hair follicles.
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May 1964 in “Nature”
March 2012 in “Korean Journal of Microscopy” This study found that nanoparticles can penetrate the skin, but artifacts produced during specimen preparation complicate accurate observation, and proposed a method for reducing errors in imaging quantum dots as tracers.
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December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” In this study, the 308-nm excimer lamp was reported to be a safe alternative treatment for alopecia areata, with a 41.1% overall response rate and a 50% response rate in severe cases.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Scalp skin condition LEDS has similar features to Zoon's balanitis, a mucosal skin disorder.
Mirror-image twins can have alopecia areata on opposite sides of their heads.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case series observed the diagnostic challenges of secondary syphilis, highlighting diverse presentations such as rashes and systemic symptoms that can mimic other conditions, underscoring the importance of dermatological review, serological testing, and interdisciplinary care for effective treatment and management.
60 citations
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October 2010 in “Molecular Imaging and Biology” This study observed that skin pigmentation significantly attenuates bioluminescent signals in C57Bl/6 mice, complicating quantitative optical imaging and requiring consideration in experimental design.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review discusses the diverse cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus and emphasizes the importance of differential diagnosis for effective management, but reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This report discusses the use of intralesional cidofovir and suggests it might be a viable option for treating SCC due to its successful outcome without observed systemic toxicity in this case.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
July 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study observed that excimer laser therapy led to subjective improvements in hair appearance for 60% of scarring alopecia patients and reduced symptoms like scalp pain, burning, and pruritus, indicating potential as an adjunctive treatment for inflammatory control and disease stabilization.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy can differentiate between dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis by identifying distinctive features and may help assess disease activity.
August 2000 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This study used novel methods to detect and map iodine concentrations in pig skin, finding iodine present in the coating, stratum corneum, and tissue around hair follicles.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, a 64-year-old woman diagnosed with both NMOSD and SLE showed mild improvement in vision and recovered from thrombocytopenia after treatment with glucocorticoids and Rituximab, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for overlapping autoimmune disorders.
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January 2010 in “Via Medica Journals” This review discusses key aspects and challenges of thyroid ultrasound interpretation but reports no new clinical findings, noting the necessity of experience and theoretical knowledge in this field.
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January 2006 This chapter discusses various topics in physical organic chemistry, including process research and specific chemical reactions, but it does not report any new research findings.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported that polarized dermoscopy was better for visualizing vascular patterns, scaling, and reticular pigmentation, while nonpolarized mode better documented features like black dots and tapered hair in various hair and scalp conditions.