February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study from a dermatology department found that patch test positivity for allergic contact dermatitis is lower in geriatric patients than in adults, likely due to age-related immune changes and reduced allergen exposure.
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March 2019 in “Hygiene and Sanitation” This study observed that exposure to heavy metal salts affected skin and hair morphology in mice, with lead acetate decreasing keratinocyte proliferation and zinc sulfate and sodium dichromate increasing it.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Plant and Environment” This study found that nickel oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Alternanthera sessilis extract may have potential as antimicrobial, antifungal, and dye-removal agents.
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This synopsis reviews key dermatological advancements discussed at the British Association of Dermatologists meeting in 2011 and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2012 in “Applied Water Science” In this study, contaminated drinking water in Dakahlyia governorate was linked to health issues like hair loss, renal failure, and liver cirrhosis, attributed to industrial and agricultural pollutants.