51 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.
40 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
27 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
20 citations
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February 2012 in “Archives of dermatology” Leg hair transplants can create a natural-looking hairline and show successful growth over several years.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” Body hair can be used to test for alcohol intake, especially in men.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
252 citations
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April 2009 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The immune system plays a key role in tissue repair, affecting both healing quality and regenerative ability.
165 citations
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
43 citations
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair follicles can help wounds heal faster and this knowledge could be used to treat chronic skin ulcers, with a potential use of a special stem cell hydrogel to enhance healing.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
14 citations
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Gyemyeong uidae haksulji” PDRN is effective and safe for healing wounds and skin issues.
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
25 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Allogeneic platelet gel heals chronic wounds better than hydrogel.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.
8 citations
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
22 citations
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January 2010 in “Clinical Medicine Insights Endocrinology and Diabetes” Forearm hair has more cortisol than lower leg hair.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 6-year-old boy's leg hair loss was due to friction from sitting cross-legged, and it usually resolves on its own.
July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Anti-IL17A therapy reduced venous leg ulcer size by 64% without major side effects.
4 citations
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December 1994 in “PubMed” A woman’s skin bumps healed almost completely with tretinoin cream after a leg infection.
A new method allows detailed, continuous imaging of crustacean leg regeneration without harming the cells.
October 2020 in “Tierärztliche Praxis. Ausgabe Grosstiere, Nutztiere” Cows moving from tie-stalls to free-stalls had fewer leg injuries but more stress and heel horn erosions.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A benign skin tumor was removed from a man's leg, and it didn't come back after 9 months.
9 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser is versatile and effective for treating leg veins, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation, especially in darker skin types.
3 citations
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” A young woman with severe symptoms of CPAN improved with intensive treatment but needed a leg amputation.
March 2026 in “Konuralp Tıp Dergisi” People with normal hemoglobin but low ferritin experience more fatigue and certain symptoms like restless leg syndrome and dizziness.
COVID-19 may lead to severe skin necrosis without clear underlying causes, as seen in a diabetic patient who required leg amputation.
January 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.