research TOC
April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Understanding drug effects and careful monitoring are crucial for safe and effective dermatology treatments.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review synthesizes current evidence on therapies for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, noting that biologics show promise for treatment-resistant cases, though systemic retinoids remain the first-line therapy.
This review covers medication-induced telogen effluvium with a focus on systemic retinoids, antifungal agents, and psychotropic medications, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article reviews common dermatologic conditions seen in primary care, such as acne and skin cancer, but reports no new findings.
May 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This systematic review suggests that a combination of systemic, topical, and procedural treatments may be most effective for managing neutrophilic alopecias of the scalp in children, but highlights the need for more pediatric-specific research.
78 citations
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February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” This introduction highlights the impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and the complexity of selecting effective treatments, but it presents no new clinical results.
74 citations
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March 2001 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes the cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus, noting both non-specific and disease-specific lesions, and highlights the role of skin biopsies and treatments available for cutaneous LE.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This review highlights increased cases of alopecia frontal fibrosante among Black women, emphasizing the need for ethnically diverse research and culturally sensitive management practices, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” This source reviews a range of sebaceous gland disorders, exploring their clinical characteristics, risk factors, and common treatments, including conditions such as sebaceous gland hyperplasia and acne vulgaris, and highlighting various therapeutic approaches.
June 2023 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This study found that acne tarda is prevalent, particularly among women and individuals with darker skin, with hormonal imbalances and endocrine disorders like PCOS commonly associated with its pathogenesis.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.
116 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
36 citations
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December 2015 in “Drugs” This review summarizes various drug treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting their effectiveness, side effects, and high recurrence rates, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
179 citations
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December 1989 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” This article provides a comprehensive review of ichthyoses, including their classification, biochemistry, associated syndromes, and therapeutic approaches, but reports no new clinical findings.
65 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews various types of primary cicatricial alopecias and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis to improve management strategies, particularly detailing remaining lymphocytic forms and expanding on neutrophilic and mixed types.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review summarizes recent research on the molecular properties and functions of L-PGDS and PGD2, but reports no new findings, highlighting their pathophysiological roles and guiding future studies.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter defines skin integrity as a blend of intact structural elements and adaptable functional capacity, highlighting its importance in maintaining skin health across various conditions but reports no new research findings.
5 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reports on a case of congenital localized basaloid follicular hamartoma and reviews existing literature without presenting new clinical findings.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This article describes adult female acne as a complex condition affected by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, with hormonal therapies highlighted as particularly valuable for treatment.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Via Medica Journals” This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment challenges of Graham-Little syndrome, a rare condition involving cicatricial alopecia on the scalp, non-scarring hair loss in certain areas, and keratosis pilaris-like eruptions.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This article presents diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for cutaneous lupus erythematosus from the Polish Dermatological Society, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review describes lichen planopilaris diffuse pattern and recommends topical corticosteroids as a first-line treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review explores the psychological and medical implications of hair loss, suggesting it may indicate a serious systemic disorder, but it does not present new research findings.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the varied cutaneous manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and outlines treatment approaches, but it reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review reported that certain systemic drugs, including antiepileptics and anticancer drugs, can lead to changes in hair pigmentation, such as hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, with varied prevalence and clinical characteristics.
October 2024 in “Cochrane library” This review examined evidence on non-systemic treatments for acne vulgaris and related skin complications, finding very low-certainty evidence that benzoyl peroxide may reduce lesion counts but may also increase the risk of minor adverse events, highlighting the need for higher-quality research for effective therapies.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that niosomes significantly enhanced the skin deposition of retinoic acid while reducing its permeation, outperforming other tested nanoformulations.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review synthesizes information on isotretinoin’s systemic toxicity, emphasizing that its adverse effects, including mucocutaneous, hepatic, and musculoskeletal reactions, primarily reflect its pharmacodynamic actions and are generally manageable with individualized dosing and monitoring, though its teratogenicity remains a significant safety concern.