3 citations
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March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
3 citations
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January 2018 This study reports a case of pustular allergic contact dermatitis following the use of 5% minoxidil solution in a female patient, highlighting an uncommon reaction to a frequently used dermatological treatment.
3 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” This study found that bimatoprost 0.03% solution may effectively reduce alopecia severity and promote cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in some patients with scalp alopecia areata.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Annals of Hepatology” This case report describes irreversible alopecia universalis following discontinuation of Peg-IFN/RBV treatment for chronic hepatitis C, highlighting potential autoimmune side effects of interferon-based therapies.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Olanzapine helped a man who thought he had bugs on his skin.
3 citations
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” This research describes the synthesis of 16β-chloro- and 16β-bromo-cyproterone acetate, detailing the chemical processes involved, but reports no clinical outcomes.
3 citations
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October 1994 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” This synthesis report details the successful development of a C-14 labeled isotopomer of LY300502, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, through a multi-step radiochemical process.
3 citations
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June 1981 in “PubMed” This article reviews the skin changes that can occur with hormonal contraceptive use and highlights various mechanisms and potential treatment strategies but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study introduced a novel microscopy system using an Er3 + −doped femtosecond fiber laser, achieving detailed imaging of biological structures in plant and skin samples with improved spatial resolution for various applications, including in vivo imaging.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Life” This study reports that telogen effluvium, a reversible hair loss condition following COVID-19, is influenced by factors like stress and inflammation, but appropriate dermatological treatment can aid recovery, as highlighted by a clinical case example.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” This study suggests that some keratin-associated proteins with antecedents found in non-haired animals may have roles beyond hair characteristics, possibly contributing to the evolution of hair follicles.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this case report, discontinuing leflunomide resolved chronic cutaneous ulcers in a 67-year-old woman, suggesting a potential link between long-term leflunomide use and ulcer formation.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Bioscience Reports” This review explores the similarities between polycystic ovary syndrome and hemochromatosis in terms of iron overload and suggests that addressing gut dysbiosis might help manage iron levels in these conditions.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses vaccine safety concerns for individuals with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, noting vaccine hesitancy due to observed exacerbations post-vaccination and a lack of comprehensive trial data.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers aimed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil in adolescents, as existing data on its use in this population are limited and there are no specific pediatric guidelines for prescribing it. Results are not reported.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Animal Cells and Systems” This study suggests that egfl6 expression in the pharyngeal pouches is not essential for craniofacial development in zebrafish.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Case reports in endocrinology” In this case report, a girl with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 experienced stabilized disease and reversal of alopecia universalis after treatment with glucocorticoids and methotrexate.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” This case report suggests that dutasteride may be a potential cause of cerebral venous thrombosis, as observed in a 25-year-old male presenting with headache and diplopia that improved after discontinuing the drug.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This article presents two cases of anagen effluvium following oral albendazole use and summarizes previously reported cases, suggesting this side effect may occur with this drug.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes an inflammatory skin reaction linked to kava kava ingestion, with the patient's condition resolving after treatment with oral prednisone and topical hydrocortisone.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This pilot study found that a single session of nanofat treatment may increase hair thickness and density in male patients with androgenic alopecia, with effects lasting up to 12 months in some cases, though results varied.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using too much minoxidil foam can cause a rare movement disorder with facial twitching, but symptoms go away when the correct dose is used.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Hepatitis Monthly” This case report identified dystrophic anagen effluvium as a previously unreported dermatological side effect of PEG-INF-α-2a/RBV combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C infection.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” This case report describes a 10-year-old boy with a localized patch of partial alopecia and comedonal lesions, diagnosed as an atypical nevus comedonicus, and treated with topical tretinoin.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study describes three adult dogs with sebaceous gland dysplasia, reporting that two showed moderate to marked improvement in symptoms with treatment, though ongoing management is required as the condition cannot be cured.
2 citations
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May 2013 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” This case report suggests that long-acting injectable risperidone may induce hirsutism in some patients, and clinicians should monitor for this potential side effect when prescribing this antipsychotic.
2 citations
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August 2010 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” In this study, women with female pattern hair loss reported poorer quality of life compared to unaffected women, and initial treatment did not improve their quality of life within two months.
2 citations
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December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis” This study found that in mice, Bacillus anthracis infections destroy hair follicles by progressing inward from the surface and clear when inflammatory cells disperse the bacteria after 3-4 days.