25 citations
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October 1976 in “The BMJ” A woman showed neurological symptoms from psittacosis linked to bird exposure, improving after antibiotic treatment.
25 citations
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December 2018 in “Human Molecular Genetics” The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
25 citations
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July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man's skin condition, pemphigus vulgaris, came back after he was treated with interleukin 2 for cancer.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
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October 2017 in “Biomolecules” Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
23 citations
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “Current Opinion in Systems Biology” The document concludes that computational models are useful for understanding immune responses and could improve cancer immunotherapy.
19 citations
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.
18 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The research suggests that the ZP4 gene is linked to egg development in women with PCOS but requires more study to understand its role in infertility.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
14 citations
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” Telocytes in the scalp may help with skin regeneration and maintenance.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A dog in Colorado was diagnosed with leishmaniasis, suggesting the disease might be present in the state.
12 citations
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October 1976 in “The BMJ” Syphilis can cause hair loss and treating the infection can reverse it.
9 citations
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June 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer dogs may have a genetic skin condition that worsens seasonally and can be treated with certain medications.
8 citations
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August 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” PRP therapy for alopecia shows inconsistent results due to natural variability in growth factor secretion by platelets.
6 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” KLF4 is important for maintaining stem cells and has potential in cancer treatment and wound healing.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Reproductive Sciences” The drug BAY 1158061 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows potential for treating diseases related to prolactin.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Skin structure complexity and variability are crucial for assessing skin toxicity in safety tests.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Stem cells could improve hair growth and new treatments for baldness are being researched.
2 citations
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August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” FLCN helps control iron levels in cells.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin stem cells can help improve skin repair and regeneration.
December 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Systemic corticosteroids help manage vitiligo by slowing progression and aiding repigmentation.