July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This case report described a 32-year-old woman with plica neuropathica who was diagnosed with schizophrenia after initially seeking dermatological care for her severely matted hair, illustrating a rare presentation of schizophrenia and the importance of considering psychiatric conditions in such cases.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” This review discusses various long-term complications among COVID-19 survivors, reporting no new clinical results, and underlines the need for vigilant monitoring by healthcare providers.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” This study found that serum IL-17A levels were significantly higher in patients with alopecia areata compared to healthy controls and correlated with disease severity and activity.
September 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study of patients with obesity, the most common skin disorders observed were acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, and stretch marks, emphasizing the impact of obesity on dermatological health.
29 citations
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February 2018 in “Genetics research international” This review summarizes the influence of gene polymorphisms on genetic predisposition to polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new experimental or clinical results.
5 citations
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April 2013 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review discusses the prevalence and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in women, particularly noting gaps in understanding its presence in adolescents, and reports no new clinical findings.
68 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that severe folliculitis decalvans was associated with its onset before age 25 and the presence of pustules, while tetracyclines and clindamycin plus rifampicin were effective treatments.
5 citations
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June 2016 in “TURKDERM” This review discusses various dermatological scoring systems used to objectively assess disease severity and guide treatment decisions, reporting no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” The researchers reported that corticosteroid treatments for alopecia areata led to clinical improvement but did not significantly alter oxidative stress markers, suggesting a limited regulatory effect on these systems.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This review outlines the strategies for managing TB-IRIS in HIV patients, emphasizing early detection, prevention, and appropriate treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality.
October 2024 in “La Tunisie Médicale” In this cross-sectional study conducted at Farhat Hached Hospital in Tunisia, more than half of the 60 alopecia areata patients surveyed experienced depression, particularly younger individuals and those with severe or specific forms of the condition, underscoring the need for psychological support.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” This case study reports a 22-year-old homosexual man coinfected with secondary syphilis, condyloma acuminata, and HIV, highlighting the coexistence and increased STI risks associated with HIV and HPV infection.
28 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report describes a serious complication of follicular unit extraction, where donor-site necrosis led to cicatricial alopecia, but was successfully treated with two-stage surgery using tissue expanders.
December 2025 in “Cureus” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found that patients with androgenetic alopecia using 5α-reductase inhibitors had a significantly higher risk of developing dry eye disease compared to those not using these medications.
This abstract suggests that cost barriers limit the application of standard aesthetic procedures in developing countries, while exploring platelet-rich plasma as a potentially safer and less invasive option in geriatric aesthetics. Detailed results were not reported.
This article introduces geriatric aesthetics and discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a cost-effective solution in developing countries, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This study surveyed dermatologists and found that Doxepin was the most preferred anti-depressant for treating psycho dermatoses in elderly patients.
1744 citations
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses definitions of polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors support using modified 1990 NIH criteria and acknowledge ongoing evolution as research advances.
1540 citations
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome proposed by the AE-PCOS Society Task Force, emphasizing hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and excluding related disorders, while noting potential variations needing more research.
1265 citations
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This guideline from the Endocrine Society recommends using the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and outlines first-line treatments, emphasizing hormonal contraceptives and lifestyle intervention.
343 citations
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the various evidence-based and potential applications of metformin in treating and preventing symptoms and complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
336 citations
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the design and objectives of the Rotterdam Study, as well as summarizes major findings, without reporting new results.
177 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This review provides updated guidelines for diagnosing and managing women's sexual dysfunctions but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for ongoing research and long-term outcome studies.
156 citations
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September 2021 in “Pneumologie” This review discusses the development of an interdisciplinary guideline on Post-COVID/Long-COVID symptoms, diagnostics, and therapies by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Pneumologie, reporting no new results but highlighting ongoing updates based on emerging knowledge.
151 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the causes and mechanisms of alopecia areata and discusses current treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.
148 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” This review discusses genetic and environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further study on its aetiology and pathophysiology.
111 citations
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November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that young indigenous South Asian women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to be centrally obese and have metabolic syndrome, particularly with increasing age, higher BMI, and acanthosis nigricans.
101 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” This systematic review reports that "COVID toes" and other skin manifestations can be initial signs of COVID-19, and advises immunosuppressive therapy adjustments only for infected or at-risk patients.
99 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” This review noted that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease impacting hair follicles and offered insights into its complex pathogenesis involving immune responses, while highlighting ongoing research into new treatments such as Janus kinase inhibitors and other immunomodulatory drugs.
97 citations
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July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment approaches for cutaneous manifestations of PCOS, reporting on various treatment options without presenting new clinical results.