April 2023 in “Plastic Surgery” This study found that autologous fat grafting for facial asymmetry in progressive hemifacial atrophy and linear scleroderma showed similar outcomes regardless of whether performed during the active or stable phase of the disease, suggesting it may be a safe option in the active phase.
186 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that shorter CAG-repeat lengths in the androgen receptor may be associated with the development of androgen-mediated skin disorders like androgenetic alopecia, acne, and hirsutism in both men and women.
165 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” This study found that transformation expectations mediate the link between materialism and credit overuse, suggesting that materialism fosters favorable attitudes toward debt and beliefs in life changes through acquisition.
157 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” This review discusses the various common, rare, and unusual skin manifestations of lupus erythematosus and highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.
132 citations
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July 2000 in “Lupus” This study found that chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus with discoid lesions was the most common skin manifestation among patients with lupus erythematosus, while nonspecific skin lesions were linked to systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly during active disease phases.
129 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical medicine insights” This review discusses the mechanisms linking obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome and explores potential management options, but it presents no original research findings.
109 citations
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November 2004 in “Lupus” This article reviews the current ACR classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting their dermatologic limitations, and proposes guidelines for a study to update these criteria.
103 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of biological rhythms” This review discusses recent evidence on how night-shift work affects the circadian system, sleep, and alertness in shift workers, and reports no clinical results; potential impacts on health are considered.
91 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
85 citations
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March 2002 in “Body & Society” This article reviews the discourse around male cosmetic surgery patients and argues against the perception that cosmetic surgery will become as common among men as it is among women.
83 citations
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January 1980 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study reports the discovery of endemic canine leishmaniasis in north central Oklahoma, suggesting the disease is present without dogs traveling abroad.
81 citations
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February 2016 in “Veterinary pathology” This review discusses the commonly observed pathological findings in progeroid mouse models and highlights the importance of understanding mouse strain backgrounds and progeria-related phenotypes for accurate pathology data interpretation.
81 citations
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June 2014 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study highlights that adverse effects from finasteride may persist in men after discontinuation, indicating a potential "post-finasteride syndrome.
76 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” This review summarizes recent progress in microneedle-based drug delivery systems and discusses their potential impact on cellular mechanisms and immunization signaling pathways, highlighting the need for further development in fabrication methods.
76 citations
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May 2007 in “Menopause International” This review discusses the relationship between estrogen deficiency and skin aging in postmenopausal women, noting potential benefits of estrogen use on skin collagen and elasticity, but reports no new clinical results.
75 citations
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November 1965 in “Textile research journal” This study found that papain/bisulfite disintegrates human hair cuticles by dissolving the endocuticle, potentially accelerated by ethanol's removal of cell membrane material.
71 citations
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September 2006 in “Cell Transplantation” This study concludes that fetal skin cells can significantly enhance wound healing and reduce scarring when used to treat severe burns and various wounds in children.
64 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” This study found that women with PCOS reported higher overall psychological distress, but there was no significant link between their perceived hirsutism and this distress.
63 citations
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December 2007 in “Lupus” This study found that Arabs with systemic lupus erythematosus in Dubai exhibit clinical features similar to SLE patients in other Arab and Western countries, with notable high prevalence of positive anti-Ro antibodies.
62 citations
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June 2011 in “Lupus” This study found that male patients with systemic lupus erythematosus had a higher prevalence of certain complications like thromboses and nephropathy than female patients, suggesting gender influences the disease's clinical expression.
62 citations
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December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine” In this study, phenylthiocarbamide intake was associated with hair graying in rats, while switching to tap water led some rats to regain their original fur color, suggesting dietary factors influence pigmentation.
61 citations
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May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” This review discusses the potential benefits and risks of selenium in cancer prevention and treatment, emphasizing that while selenium may offer advantages for tumor patients, further research is needed due to mixed findings regarding diabetes risk.
60 citations
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” This article highlights the lack of attention to the impact of polycystic ovarian syndrome on women's identity, mental health, and quality of life in India without offering new findings.
60 citations
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January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This paper discusses the pathogenesis of cardiovascular lesions in dogs associated with minoxidil, noting that lesions were not prevented by adrenergic blockade or neural activity suppression, and highlights the differences in injury progression between coronary arteries and the right atrium.
55 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” This review discusses feline dermatophytosis and emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
55 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” In this case report, a 14-year-old cat was diagnosed with both hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism linked to a large adrenal tumor, highlighting the importance for clinicians to consider these concurrent conditions in similar cases.
54 citations
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September 2002 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses various herbal therapies, such as Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum, for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting their potential but highlighting unresolved questions about their efficacy and safety.
54 citations
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May 1994 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study found widespread localization of parathyroid hormone-related protein in normal and cancerous canine tissues, suggesting a potential physiological role as a paracrine or autocrine factor.
52 citations
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” This review discusses recent advances in monophosphate prodrug strategies for HCV drug discovery, aiming to enhance oral absorption and stability, and reports no new clinical results.
52 citations
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May 2009 in “Human & experimental toxicology” This study reported that despite treatment, patients with severe thallium poisoning experienced lasting visual impairment and partial recovery of polyneuropathy over two years, with hair loss fully reversing.