January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Experimental Biology” In this study, mice orally exposed to carbon-based nanoparticles for 30 days showed significant liver and kidney changes, behavioral alterations, and physiological disturbances, suggesting potential severe health risks due to the nanoparticles' slow clearance and formation of reactive oxygen species.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study conducted in Europe found that both physicians and patients generally agreed on the severity of alopecia areata, with higher physician-rated severity linked to increased patient-reported burdens such as anxiety, depression, and work impairment.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report identifies a 51-year-old woman whose nonpruritic urticated rash was an initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of comprehensive serological evaluation and biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
January 2019 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” This paper reports a rare case where AL amyloidosis presented as isolated scalp alopecia, underscoring the importance of considering systemic amyloidosis in the differential diagnosis of alopecia.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This retrospective study in a tertiary hair clinic concluded that routine monitoring of heart rate, weight, liver, and kidney function is not necessary for asymptomatic patients with normal baseline values undergoing low-dose oral minoxidil treatment, although monitoring is advised for those with preexisting renal impairment.