June 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers observed that heat stress significantly affected hair and skin traits in two indigenous goat breeds, with Kodi Aadu goats demonstrating greater thermal resilience compared to Kanni Aadu goats, potentially due to differences in gene expression and methylation.
January 2007 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” This study found that steers grazing on toxic tall fescue with continuous hair growth and reduced sweating had impaired thermoregulation, leading to decreased grazing activity and poor performance.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Reproductive Health” This study found that treating children with hair defluvium using vitamin-D and calcium significantly improved symptoms, with a total effective rate of 93.3%.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Russian Journal of Cardiology” This study found that one month after discharge, cardiovascular patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced reduced respiratory symptoms but increased reports of depression, hypercholesterolemia, fatigue, and sleep disorders.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” This study discusses how dermatological issues in athletes can arise from or be exacerbated by mechanical trauma, infections, and environmental factors, highlighting the importance of thorough history and examination to differentiate these from other skin conditions.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Scientific reports” In this study, scalp hair sweating was a significant predictor of hair cortisol levels in healthy adults, while BMI and perceived stress, although associated, did not significantly predict cortisol levels.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this study, 10.25% of school children aged 5-15 in Belagavi were found to have premature greying of hair, with the majority showing mild severity according to the Graying Severity Score.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the potential link between long-term transdermal exposure to sex hormones from antiperspirants and increased breast and prostate cancer rates, calling for further research to confirm this theory.
13 citations
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June 1984 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article discusses various pruritic dermatoses that can occur during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of physician skill in diagnosing and treating these conditions; it reports no new findings.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
109 citations
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October 2007 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that postnatal treatment with recombinant EDA normalized adult teeth, improved sweating, and restored normal lacrimation in dogs with XLHED, suggesting its potential as a treatment for the condition.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Parkinsonism & related disorders (Online)/Parkinsonism & related disorders” This article reviews skin disorders in Parkinson's disease, highlighting the potential of skin studies and stem cell research to advance understanding and treatment of the neurodegenerative disorder, without presenting new results.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This report discusses a series of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia experiencing increased scalp sweating, which the authors hypothesize may be related to local skin inflammation affecting sweat gland activity.
December 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study reported common skin changes and symptoms associated with thyroid disorders, such as dry skin in hypothyroidism and warm, soft skin in hyperthyroidism, and noted urticaria as a frequent autoimmune association in hypothyroid patients.
141 citations
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January 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses skin changes during pregnancy, highlighting both pregnancy-specific and common physiologic changes, but reports no new clinical findings.
53 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses botulinum toxin's experimental off-label uses in dermatology, highlighting promising results but emphasizing the need for more clinical trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
46 citations
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November 1997 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
10 citations
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August 2014 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that variations in sleep patterns, free testosterone, and 5-alpha-reductase type 1 activity are associated with changes in sebum excretion in women, which may contribute to variability in acne studies.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reports no new data; it describes the role of sebum in influencing the skin microbiome and epithelial tissues and discusses its altered composition during transit through the sebaceous duct.
In this review, the authors discuss various skin conditions linked to hyperandrogenism, such as acne and alopecia, with a focus on androgen-targeted therapies, suggesting these are generally more effective than non-androgen-targeted options.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
5 citations
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April 2025 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” This study found that humans have a significantly slower wound-healing rate compared to non-human primates and other animals, suggesting that slow wound healing is a characteristic unique to humans within the primate order and potentially indicating evolutionary adaptations.
2 citations
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September 2021 This review discusses the role of teledermatology during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the practical challenges and opportunities in diagnosing skin diseases in low-income countries, and reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2013 in “The Laryngoscope” This study concluded that intradermal botulinum toxin type A injections are the preferred treatment for Frey's syndrome, with significant improvements in functional quality of life reported by patients.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” This review discusses the psychological and emotional effects of common dermatologic conditions and highlights their impact on quality of life, but it does not present new clinical results.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter discusses the potential therapeutic applications of Botulinum toxin for various non-cosmetic skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, and hyperhidrosis, highlighting case reports and some randomized controlled trials that indicate promise in alleviating discomfort, inflammation, and excessive sweating.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “Circulation” This report from the American Heart Association highlights that while death rates from cardiovascular diseases have declined significantly, the overall burden of these diseases remains high in the U.S.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that administering botulinum toxin A via Flex-PADs to mouse footpads inhibited sweating similarly to traditional injections, suggesting a promising patient-friendly delivery method for hyperhidrosis treatment.
37 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinicopathologic features of short anagen syndrome in a child and suggests diagnostic methods like clinical examination and scalp hair growth rate measurement, without reporting new clinical results.