March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
November 2023 in “BMJ case reports” A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
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October 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Mice with a mutated Dsg3 gene showed severe symptoms but not the typical blistering of pemphigus vulgaris.
July 2021 in “International Ophthalmology” Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
January 2025 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” Age and androgen levels significantly affect meibomian gland structure and function.
25 citations
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November 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” Internal lipids in keratin fibers, like wool and hair, reduce water absorption and release.
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Benign follicular mucinosis involves immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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October 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Finasteride causes reduced tear flow and severe eye inflammation.
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December 2014 in “The American journal of pathology” A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
January 2018 in “Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Urea, eucalyptus oil, and menthol improve minoxidil skin absorption.
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January 2008 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” Treatment with prednisolone and dapsone stopped new blisters and partially healed previous ones.
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November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
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July 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.
January 2025 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology” Androgenetic alopecia may improve meibum quality in eyes.
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil works better when applied on a damp scalp than a dry one.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Ethanol over 50% helps minoxidil absorb better into skin.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
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April 2023 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology” New treatments using advanced technology aim to improve dry eye disease care.
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil absorption in skin is slowed by cleansing, depends on how long it stays on the skin, and is not much affected by reapplication.
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January 1971 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” People with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia may get severe bronchitis if exposed to dust.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Primary cilia affect the size and oil production of eye glands but not the oil's makeup.
March 2026 in “Medical Lasers” Adjusting hair dryer settings improves drying efficiency and keeps hair healthy.
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July 1988 in “PubMed” Rhino mice show significant meibomian gland changes, making them a potential model for studying gland disorders.
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March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Light and temperature affect the daily skin function rhythms in hairless rats, with temperature influencing water loss but not skin hydration.
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September 2009 in “British journal of nursing” Nurses should know about different moisturizers to help patients with dry, itchy skin choose the best one.
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October 2018 in “Physics and chemistry of liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in ethanol-water mixtures at different temperatures, with water playing a key role.
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November 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Many hospitalized children with COVID-19 had skin, mouth, or nail changes, with skin rashes being common.
July 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old is usually harmless but needs monitoring for possible lymphoma.
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December 2010 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” The conclusion is that skin, mucous, and eye problems after Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome significantly affect patients' lives, highlighting the need for comprehensive care and eye check-ups.