6 citations
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January 2013 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
12 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report discusses the use of Upadacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, in a patient with concurrent Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata. The patient experienced significant improvement in all three conditions following treatment with Upadacitinib. This suggests that Upadacitinib may be an effective treatment option for patients with multiple autoimmune conditions, including those affecting the skin and hair. The findings highlight the potential of targeting specific pathways involved in these diseases to achieve therapeutic benefits. Further studies are needed to confirm these results in larger populations.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants impair enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
January 2008 in “Padua Research Archive (University of Padua)” Hereditary factors affect acne duration, not severity, and late-onset acne in females has different causes.
May 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hydrogen peroxide can affect wound healing.
3 citations
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October 2025 in “Cancer” PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
4 citations
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August 2011 in “The Lancet Oncology” Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Actinic prurigo cheilitis can occur in elderly Asians and can be treated with hydrocortisone cream and sun protection.
September 2007 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome causes chronic diarrhea and has a poor prognosis despite treatment.
CAG repeat numbers in the AR gene likely don't affect male pattern baldness in Korean men.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Modified frameworks with stearic acid enhance drug delivery and promote hair growth.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Thorough clinical examination is crucial for diagnosing unusual alopecia.
17 citations
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
37 citations
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February 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Increasing PDCD4 protein may help prevent or treat some skin cancers.
5 citations
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin cream successfully treated a woman's skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
36 citations
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March 1989 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” DPCP is more effective than tretinoin gel for treating severe alopecia.
8 citations
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April 1991 in “European journal of endocrinology” 3α-AdiolG is a good marker for androgen activity in women with excessive hair growth and decreases with anti-androgen treatment.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic defect in an Appenzeller Mountain Dog caused skin issues, improved with ketoconazole, showing the importance of advanced genetic testing.
September 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for complex medical conditions.
47 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
COCs can improve acne but may cause skin issues like cholasma; high estrogen is advised for hair loss concerns.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PCOD is a complex condition with unclear causes and varied treatments.
12 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatology Reports” Middle-aged women in Iran are most affected by primary cicatricial alopecia, especially discoid lupus erythematous.
December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia benefit from shared decision-making with their doctors.
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
2 citations
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April 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.
February 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Deucravacitinib helped a man regrow hair and improve psoriasis.
14 citations
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July 2017 in “Fitoterapia” Oleanolic acid promotes hair growth by increasing cell proliferation through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.