22 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” The condition might be caused by genetic changes after birth.
22 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Hair loss is common, influenced by genetics and androgens, and can affect mental health.
21 citations
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May 2019 in “Pediatrics in review” People with primary immunodeficiencies often have frequent, severe, or unusual infections and may need special tests and management strategies.
21 citations
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June 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Reducing gefitinib dosage improved hair loss, but scarring remained.
21 citations
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January 2016 in “NeuroImmunoModulation” Hair cortisol levels can indicate stress over the past three months.
21 citations
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September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” Overactive signaling in hair follicles can lead to skin cancer.
21 citations
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April 2010 in “Pediatrics in Review” Delayed puberty affects some teens, and early treatment with hormones can help improve their growth and social well-being.
21 citations
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January 2010 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Special creams can significantly reduce pollen allergens getting into hair follicles.
21 citations
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January 2006 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” A mutation in the VDR gene affects hair cycling without needing ligand binding.
21 citations
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January 2000 in “Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy” Prenatal diagnosis of trichothiodystrophy is possible in the second trimester using fetal eyebrow biopsy, with sulfur content analysis being more reliable.
21 citations
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January 1997 in “Nephron” Silicon may affect calcium metabolism in dialysis patients, causing symptoms like skin eruptions and abnormal hair growth.
20 citations
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November 2004 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.
20 citations
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May 1998 in “PEDIATRICS” African-American girls tend to start puberty earlier than white girls, possibly due to increased androgen production.
20 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Newborn acne may be linked to family history of high male hormone levels.
20 citations
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” The patient with EEC syndrome had scarring alopecia due to deep folliculitis, possibly linked to abnormal hair structure.
20 citations
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January 1995 in “Cells tissues organs” Changing light periods synchronized wool growth cycles in sheep.
18 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cell Science” Understanding metabolic changes in dormant cells can help treat cancer.
18 citations
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November 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Women with hair loss may benefit from higher iron levels.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Thymic mesenchymal cells have unique gene expression that supports their specific functions in the thymus.
18 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Sunlight damages hair, causing cuticle loss, protein changes, and discoloration.
18 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Human dermal fibroblasts and hair papilla cells help outer root sheath cells grow and develop properly.
18 citations
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare condition causing hairlessness and skin bumps, but normal teeth and sweating.
18 citations
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January 1977 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Genetic disorders can disrupt mineral and trace element metabolism, affecting health.
17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cell Science” N1-acetylspermidine promotes hair follicle stem cell self-renewal.
17 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Ultraviolet light helped hair growth more effectively than triamcinolone acetonide.
17 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” Arsenic poisoning can be caused by both criminal acts and certain medical treatments.
17 citations
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January 1984 in “Psychotherapy and psychosomatics” Antiandrogen treatment can reduce sexual enjoyment in women with excess male hormones, especially those in stable relationships.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” People with Alopecia Areata have higher oxidative stress and different enzyme activities compared to healthy individuals.
16 citations
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November 2008 in “Hormone research” The treatment slowed hair growth but didn't always match the improvements seen by doctors or patients.