57 citations
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March 2019 in “Immunity” The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Pharmacological Reviews” The intestinal lymphatic system is active and promising for targeted drug delivery and therapies.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium had the highest survival rate, and "plucked" follicles and follicular units showed better growth after transplant.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
67 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Cureus” A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” Endoscopic-assisted surgery leads to higher patient satisfaction in breast reconstruction.
Benign ovarian tumors can cause excess male hormones and related conditions in postmenopausal women.
65 citations
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January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.
18 citations
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.
67 citations
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January 2020 in “Cellular & Molecular Immunology/Cellular & molecular immunology” Tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against infections and cancer but may also contribute to autoimmune diseases.
22 citations
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
2 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.
May 2009 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Sertoli cell transplants can reduce inflammation and improve sperm quality.
January 2014 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Notch1 helps skin heal by attracting cells that aid repair.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” A machine learning model can predict alopecia areata early using specific gene markers.
81 citations
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
27 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomedical Reports” Exosomes are important for skin health and could help diagnose and treat skin diseases.
13 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
7 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.