March 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that all 26 patients with specific skin lesions, primarily young females, were confirmed to have iron deficiency anemia after ruling out other possible causes such as zinc deficiency and pellagra, highlighting the importance of considering anemia as a diagnosis in such cases.
April 2026 in “Diagnostics” This study found that skin changes in morbidly obese individuals are associated with underlying metabolic disturbances but are not currently valuable as independent tools for assessing metabolic risk or treatment response.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review indicates that many former FDA category D and X systemic dermatologic medications may negatively impact male fertility, with further research needed to assess potential teratogenic effects.
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March 2010 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” This study found that parenteral administration of cyproterone acetate was more effective than high-dose oral treatment in reducing facial hair diameter and improving dermatological parameters in patients with severe hirsutism, despite similar androgen suppression.
This study suggests that incorporating exogenous melatonin in the treatment of certain skin disorders, like psoriasis and eczema, can improve treatment efficiency, normalize immune parameters, and reduce disease relapses.
