Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
80 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.
34 citations
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
11 citations
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November 1982 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Biotin deficiency causes severe hair loss and weight reduction in germ-free mice.
252 citations
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February 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Understanding different species' regeneration can improve mammalian healing.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” S100A7 and IL-17 may contribute to inflammation in lichen planopilaris.
48 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
May 2023 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” The document concludes that understanding tissue degeneration is crucial for diagnosing skin lesions.
31 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare skin growth was successfully removed without recurrence after one year.
January 2024 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” A new ethical skin model using stem cells offers a reliable alternative for dermatological research.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Sarcoma” Inducing survivin in normal tissues can protect against radiation damage.
126 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
March 2026 in “Dermatopathology” A rare skin tumor with extra hair growth was found and safely removed from a 27-year-old woman.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Platelet-derived products help regenerate tissue and are used in various skin and hair treatments.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Biomedicines” PRP therapy helps skin heal and improve by promoting cell growth and repair.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Doctors should consider SLE in males even if antinuclear antibody tests are negative.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Archives of Craniofacial Surgery” Using a method of stretching skin multiple times can help cover large bald spots on the scalp, but it takes a long time and isn't good for kids.
April 2026 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” Many skin issues in hospitalized adults go unnoticed, needing better checks and teamwork.
April 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” The MIRA technique improves cellulite treatment and skin quality better than standard methods.
Pilomatricoma is a rare, harmless skin lump that needs accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” New treatments for epidermolysis bullosa show promise in improving patients' lives, but a cure is still not available.
Posaconazole successfully treated a resistant skin infection in a Spitz dog when other antifungals failed.
10 citations
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February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
September 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Dr. Dzubow concluded that careful attention to detail is crucial for the success of Mohs surgery in treating skin cancer.
6 citations
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May 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Understanding skin stem cells and their regulation is key to improving skin healing and treating disorders.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.