5 citations
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” This case study describes a Doberman Pinscher with a unique alopecic variant of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus that progressed to systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting a rare autoimmune alopecia form in dogs.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The researchers concluded that hairless dogs can serve as an effective model for studying hypertrophic scarring due to their development of scars with morphological similarities to human hypertrophic scars.
5 citations
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June 2004 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” This study found that testosterone therapy can enhance sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women on oestrogen, though ongoing monitoring and research are needed to assess long-term safety and effects in other groups.
5 citations
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July 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study explains that while trichothiodystrophy and xeroderma pigmentosum share genetic defects, TTD patients primarily exhibit issues in transcription initiation, not the increased skin cancer risk seen in XP.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health” This study found significant correlations between old and new ultrasound devices for measuring NF and ovarian volume, being the first on the African continent to reassess ultrasound criteria for PCOS.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” This study found that human induced pluripotent stem cells differentiated precisely to express certain markers during a specific window could enable successful hair follicle generation when transplanted.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that exposure to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields enhanced hair regrowth in mice by increasing stem cell proliferation and keratinocyte growth factor expression, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review found no evidence that medications used to manage PCOS add to cardiovascular risk or prevent diabetes onset, although metformin may help prevent gestational diabetes in these patients.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” In this case study, a female patient with folliculitis decalvans experienced hair re-growth and relief from symptoms like pain and burning after undergoing autologous fat transplantation, suggesting beneficial effects from stem cell therapy assisted by the inflammatory action of transplanted fat.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study assessed the dermatologic potential of western red cedar, white spruce, birch, balsam poplar, and black spruce used in First Nations medicine, highlighting several active compounds relevant to dermatology, but noted a lack of high-quality evidence in existing research.
4 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” This case report describes a 10-year-old British Shorthair cat with lethargy, weight loss, alopecia, and spontaneous pruritus, revealing severe skin changes upon examination.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help with wound healing, hair growth, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
4 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics” This report describes a case of reversible alopecia in a 10-year-old boy attributed to isoniazid use during anti-tuberculosis therapy.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This review discusses how hair follicle light sensitivity is linked to mesenchymal remodeling and suggests that this connection influences photoepilation outcomes and optimal treatment strategies, reporting no new clinical results.
4 citations
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March 2002 in “International journal of toxicology” In this study on tolerant rats, maternal and developmental toxicity from levo-alpha-acetyhnethadol hydrochloride were observed at all doses, without specific fetal toxicity or teratogenic effects.
4 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study suggests that oral and topical tacrolimus may effectively treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hair growth disorders, although results are mostly based on small or animal studies.
4 citations
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March 1999 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” This report details a case of severe recurrent bacterial vaginosis in a woman with Netherton's syndrome.
4 citations
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December 1992 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The modified S pattern for scalp reduction is effective for removing more bald scalp and hiding scars in hair restoration.
4 citations
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May 1989 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.
4 citations
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June 1988 in “The American journal of cosmetic surgery” This paper describes a method for treating facial pitted scars using donor grafts and reports expected outcomes and potential complications, without providing new clinical results.
4 citations
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July 1987 in “Laboratory Animals” This study suggests that female hairless rats aged about 8 weeks offer the most consistent and reliable response in tests evaluating epidermal ornithine decarboxylase activity.
4 citations
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November 1968 in “Textile research journal” Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
4 citations
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April 1955 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that the extent of reducing agents' effects on hair fibers was linked to the electrode potential of the reagents used.
4 citations
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February 1953 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Adrenocortical extract is less effective at stopping hair growth in young rats than in adult rats.
4 citations
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July 1948 in “Experimental biology and medicine” This study found that continuous extraction of crude casein with hot ethanol reduced its nutritive quality and growth rates in rats, although liver supplementation restored normal growth.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Health Psychology” In this study, a mixed-methods survey of 357 balding men revealed that baldness is structurally stigmatized, with many participants experiencing distress and using treatments to combat it; others resisted stigma and expressed minimal distress.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Cell Transplantation” This study reviews various factors affecting mesenchymal stem cell transplantation efficacy, including platelet concentrate composition, donor characteristics, and environmental influences, and examines strategies for optimizing outcomes through preconditioning and combined therapies in regenerative medicine.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “American Journal of Men s Health” This study found that lower urinary tract symptoms in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia negatively impact sexual function and mental health, suggesting the importance of early intervention to improve quality of life.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” In this randomized controlled study, topical Flutamide 1% gel, applied twice daily for eight weeks, significantly reduced papules and pustules in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to baseline.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” This study presents a case where telemedicine allowed for early detection of a dermatomyositis flare during the COVID-19 pandemic using simple patient-reported measures, despite challenges in remote assessment.