48 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
45 citations
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November 2015 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.
26 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
23 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study concluded that severity of Frontal fibrosing alopecia is not linked to how long someone has it, can start before menopause, and eyebrow loss may be an early sign.
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.
19 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC Cancer” Trichilemmal carcinoma shares genetic changes with other skin cancers, suggesting similar causes and potential treatments.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “BMJ Open” People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “BioEssays” Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” COVID-19 diagnosis is linked to new or worsening hair diseases, with stress from the pandemic likely contributing.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Buffalo flies and Stephanofilaria nematodes cause severe skin lesions in beef cattle, and treatment should target both.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos argentinos de pediatría” A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes may help treat skin diseases and improve skin rejuvenation.
January 2023 in “Tehnika” Biomedical engineers are crucial for developing better treatments for chronic and autoimmune diseases.
January 2018 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Stress might trigger hair loss in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
107 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.
1398 citations
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May 2008 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
147 citations
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January 2003 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
138 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
112 citations
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January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Faulty Notch signalling may cause hair follicle changes and inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa.
19 citations
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November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Cell-mediated drug delivery systems improve skin disease treatment by using living cells for precise, prolonged, and less toxic therapy.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Cells” Adipose-derived stem cell secretome is a promising and effective treatment for skin repair.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural products may help treat skin inflammation from abnormal adrenal hormones.
April 2026 in “Biomedicines” A holistic approach combining lifestyle changes, stress management, exercise, and herbal medicine can effectively treat and prevent keloids.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Absence of skin rash and low complement C3 levels increase the risk of lupus nephritis.
October 2023 in “Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas (JMUST Online)” Elderly patients frequently suffer from skin conditions, especially inflammatory ones, highlighting the need for better healthcare.
5 citations
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June 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” No CD44 in alopecia areata, present in normal and androgenetic alopecia.