August 2025 in “مجلة جامعة الحضارة للبحوث التطبيقية والإنسانية” This study conducted in Yemen involving 50 patients found that tissue expansion was effective for correcting scars and defects from post-burn and post-war injuries, achieving a 78% satisfaction rate with minimal complications.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that many women who wear the hijab have concerns about alopecia, largely relying on social media for haircare information, which highlights the need for inclusive dermatological guidance.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources” This study found that the methanolic extract of Suaeda monodiana Maire exhibited antioxidant, antimicrobial, and photoprotective activities, suggesting its potential use in pharmaceutical formulations for treating skin diseases.
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May 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” In this randomized clinical trial, the authors reported that adipose-derived stem cell constituent extract topical solution increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks compared to placebo.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” This case report illustrates how SNP array testing helped identify a DCAF17 mutation linked to Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in consanguineous Qatari siblings with shared features including alopecia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
June 2026 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” This study found that adipose-derived stem cell exosome injections were more effective than minoxidil in improving hair density and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with high patient satisfaction and manageable side effects.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study observed that 78.3% of patients with alopecia areata exhibited nail changes detectable by dermoscopy, notably nail pitting, in contrast to 14.2% of healthy controls, with these changes significantly associated with disease severity, age, and duration.
July 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that the SAAD-41 is a validated tool for assessing psychosocial outcomes in individuals with alopecia areata, showing strong correlations with established measures of quality of life and coping.
December 2025 in “Yemeni Journal of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences” This study concluded that mineral deficiencies in sheep and goats grazing in Sana’a Governorate, Yemen, were linked to poor health and performance, recommending mineral supplementation to improve their condition.
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July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that osteoporosis is common among Sudanese postmenopausal women, who also showed an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the need for enhanced public health education and preventive measures.
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” This case report identifies a novel CDH3 gene mutation associated with hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy in a 13-year-old Turkish girl, highlighting implications for future genetic analysis and counseling.
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August 2017 in “Al-Qadisiah medical journal” This study found that eczema/dermatitis was the most common skin disease among patients at Al Husseiny Teaching Hospital's dermatology outpatient clinic.
May 2024 in “International journal of science and research” This study found that local Unani formulations combined with Hair Rejuvenation Therapy led to significant hair regeneration in three Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential relief and highlighting the need for larger trials to confirm these findings.
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” This case report describes a 36-year-old Pakistani phenotypic female diagnosed with 46,XY 5-alpha-reductase deficiency, highlighting that such disorders of sexual development can manifest with symptoms like obesity, hirsutism, and amenorrhea later in life due to unique circumstances.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” This study reports an abnormal onion-shaped swelling on the hair shafts of some Abyssinian cats, affecting the appearance of their coat, though skin and hair structures appear normal under the microscope.
December 2022 in “Lebanese Science Journal” This study observed that among Lebanese adults with alopecia, lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol use were common, and willingness to use hair loss treatments was influenced by age, education level, and family history.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This case report highlights a woman who developed new-onset alopecia areata after starting adalimumab for psoriatic arthritis, challenging the assumed role of TNF-alpha in the condition's pathogenesis.
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July 2017 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This study found widespread use of performance enhancing agents among gym users in Saudi Arabia and suggests that improving knowledge and awareness could reduce consumption despite accessibility and social influences.
April 2026 in “Benha Medical Journal” August 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study identified three EDAR gene variants potentially linked to hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in three Pakistani families, which could aid in genetic counseling for similar cases.
This study utilized 3D ultra-high frequency ultrasound to effectively detect different disease phases of alopecia areata by visualizing hair follicle structures and identifying unique pathological signs, offering a promising non-invasive diagnostic tool that surpasses conventional methods.
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October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” In this case report, a 42-year-old Yemeni man who consumed khat presented with elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver, raising concerns about khat's potential role in accelerating liver damage, especially when obesity and fatty liver disease are already present.
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that exosome-incorporated human amniotic membrane scaffolds notably enhanced diabetic skin wound healing in mice, suggesting potential applications for ADSC-derived exosomes in clinical settings.
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January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” This study identified a new clinical variant of adult adrenomyeloneuropathy characterized by hypoplasia and agenesis of the corpus callosum, associated with a novel ABCD1 gene mutation.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections improved alopecia severity scores in women with androgenetic alopecia after six months, though further research is needed to confirm these results.
July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that young male patients with grade III and IV androgenetic alopecia had elevated levels of serum amyloid A3, suggesting a higher risk of developing atherosclerosis compared to those without the condition.
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November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study found that while participants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had good knowledge about Vitamin D and recognized sunlight as a key source, there was inconsistency in their attitudes towards maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels.
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May 1996 in “Plant Cell & Environment” This study found that Arabidopsis thaliana plants developed longer root hairs under low phosphorus conditions, suggesting auxin involvement in this adaptive response.
This study found that 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone was the most effective inhibitor of steroid 5α-reductase, showing stronger inhibition than avicequinone C in HaCaT cell assays.
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” This report describes a novel mutation in the CDH3 gene in an 11-year-old Iranian boy with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, indicating a new genetic variant associated with the disorder.