98 citations
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August 2004 in “BJU international” This review critically examines the current medical management strategies for BPH/LUTS and reports no new experimental results.
98 citations
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August 2007 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that Myc activation in epidermal stem cells leads to chromatin modifications that promote stem cell exit and differentiation, which can be influenced by HDAC inhibitors like trichostatin A.
90 citations
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August 2002 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that metformin treatment significantly improved hair growth in women with PCOS and hirsutism compared to a placebo.
61 citations
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” This review examines beta-catenin's role in stem cell renewal, lineage selection, and tumor formation in the epidermis and reports no new experimental findings.
39 citations
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November 2015 in “Pediatric Nephrology” In this study, rituximab treatment for children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome was associated with a longer remission time and fewer side effects compared to cyclophosphamide.
37 citations
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January 1989 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that using a subcuticular non-absorbable suture for six months significantly reduced scar stretching and width compared to shorter-term suturing methods after tattoo removal.
27 citations
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December 2001 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This review discusses various hair removal methods, including physical, hormonal, and laser treatment, providing an overview of their advantages and disadvantages without presenting new clinical findings.
20 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
11 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review covers various skin-related adverse drug reactions and lists common drugs associated with these reactions but presents no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports two distinct patterns of hair changes in postmenopausal women, linking diffuse generalized scalp hair loss to older age and frontal hair loss to higher facial hair scores and younger age.
7 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article describes how HIV-related skin disorders vary in presentation among pigmented skin types and highlights challenges in their diagnosis due to atypical disease manifestations.
6 citations
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May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
3 citations
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April 2002 in “The Lancet” In this case report, the authors identified giant cell arteritis as the underlying cause of bitemporal hair loss and scalp tenderness in a 70-year-old woman, initially misdiagnosed as age-related symptoms.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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August 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study used two-photon microscopy to reveal that the dermal papilla is crucial for hair follicle regeneration and cannot be replaced by neighboring cells, providing new insights into stem cell behavior.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” Menopause affects skin and hair, and more research is needed for effective treatments.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” This case report highlights a rare instance of costovertebral arthritis secondary to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, emphasizing the importance of detailed clinical evaluation and imaging for accurate diagnosis and management of chronic back and chest pain.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Rheumatology” Following COVID-19 vaccination, this case report observed that a 31-year-old male displayed a significant abnormal autoimmune response, leading to suspected undifferentiated connective tissue disease possibly overlapping rheumatoid arthritis and SLE, despite negative autoimmune markers prior to surgery.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “British journal of health care management/British journal of healthcare management” This study highlighted the critical role emollients play in managing dry skin conditions and reported that prescribing suitable emollient therapy may reduce overall healthcare costs and the need for additional medications in UK primary care.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that topical patidegib gel significantly shrank basal cell carcinomas in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the systemic side effects common with oral hedgehog inhibitors.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a rare skin condition and drug-induced lupus, highlighting the need for biopsy in diagnosing skin issues caused by sunlight.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a delayed allergic reaction to the blood thinner enoxaparin, treated with a steroid cream.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
January 2026 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” In this study, the authors explored the role of Lgr5+ hair follicle stem cells and their regulation through the Wnt/-catenin pathway, highlighting how precise modulation of this pathway is crucial for treating hair loss safely and effectively.
December 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This case report is the first to document the coexistence of bullous pemphigoid, malignant tumors, and alopecia areata in a patient, highlighting the complete resolution of skin lesions with dupilumab and spontaneous hair regrowth without disease-specific treatment.
March 2025 in “Medical & Clinical Research” This review highlights the potential of stem cell-based therapies to revolutionize hair restoration treatments, emphasizing their ability to regenerate hair follicles and enhance hair growth for conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
This study analyzes the application of a new hair serum incorporating natural ingredients like Aloe vera and ginger, finding it potentially beneficial for managing hair frizz, improving smoothness, and preventing damage without significant adverse reactions.