April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Narrowband Ultraviolet B treatment can significantly reduce anxiety in psoriasis patients, but it doesn't significantly affect depression.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional steroids are more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than NBUVB, but combining them doesn't improve results.
NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and safe treatment for vitiligo, especially on hands and feet, and can be improved with tacrolimus.
13 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tea extracts can protect hair from UV damage.
7 citations
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January 2002 in “PubMed” Prolonged UVB exposure causes significant skin changes and damage in rats.
February 2026 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” Cis-UCA can form new compounds without enzymes, and sulphide donors reduce its UVB-induced toxicity in skin cells.
22 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl may be a safer option for treating skin conditions with light therapy.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” Grasp protein helps maintain skin health after UVB exposure.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mackerel fermented fish oil protects skin cells from damage by UVB light.
59 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Asian hair is more resistant to UV damage due to higher lipid content.
4 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Sunscreens with UVA blockers effectively reduce skin fluorescence for several hours.
74 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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April 2025 in “Cureus” Dead Sea water and magnetized saline water can protect skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to diagnose hair loss without shaving.
351 citations
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February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology” Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
222 citations
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January 2005 in “Endocrine journal” Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.
213 citations
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December 1994 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Skin cancer involves complex mechanisms, risk factors, and can be potentially prevented with strategies like dietary changes and certain compounds.
143 citations
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September 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.
133 citations
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
80 citations
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January 1979 in “Journal of Surgical Oncology” Keratoacanthoma is a common, usually non-dangerous skin tumor that looks like squamous cell carcinoma but rarely becomes severe.
77 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
75 citations
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August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
74 citations
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September 2003 in “The Journal of Immunology” Activating PKCα in skin causes cell death and inflammation through different pathways.
69 citations
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January 1995 in “PubMed” Mouse melanocyte structure and function are influenced by genetics, hormones, and environmental factors.
65 citations
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
63 citations
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April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.