October 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” In this observational study conducted at a tertiary care center, researchers found that post-COVID patients most commonly experienced telogen effluvium and other dermatological issues like herpes infection and acne, with middle-aged and female patients being predominantly affected.
This study introduced ElixirSeeker2, a computational framework for designing anti-aging peptides, and found that some newly identified peptides significantly delayed cellular senescence and enhanced cellular and locomotor functions in aged Caenorhabditis elegans.
August 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This retrospective pharmacovigilance study identified 34 drugs, including finasteride and dutasteride, that may be associated with sexual dysfunction, with a higher risk observed in males aged 31-45.
August 2025 in “Japan Journal of Clinical & Medical Research” This study found a widespread vitamin D deficiency among medical laboratory visitors in Misurata City, with 80.42% of females and 19.57% of males affected, and higher deficiency rates during winter and spring, particularly in individuals aged 35–45.
June 2025 in “المجلة العلمية لعلوم التربية الرياضية” In this study conducted at the Royal Care Center in Tanta, Egypt, eight women aged 35 to 45 with supraspinatus tendonitis received platelet-rich plasma injections, but specific results of this intervention were not reported.
This article discusses hair loss disorders, underscoring the recent therapeutic advance of ritlecitinib, approved for severe alopecia areata in individuals aged 12 and older, and the ongoing need to manage expectations given limited treatment options.
In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital, the researchers observed that alopecia areata was more prevalent in males aged 21-30, typically presenting as single patches, with anemia being the most common associated systemic condition and lichen planus the most associated dermatological condition.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This retrospective study observed that telogen effluvium, a type of diffuse hair loss, frequently occurs in females aged 18–30 following SARS-CoV-2 infection, often accompanied by nutritional deficiencies, suggesting an association between COVID-19 and micronutrient deficiency, with acute cases being most common but chronic cases possible.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that ritlecitinib, taken daily, led to scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair regrowth in patients aged 12 and older with severe and very severe alopecia areata over a 24-month period.
September 2024 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” This case report describes a 6-year-old girl who developed MIS-C following COVID-19 vaccination, raising questions about the vaccine's potential role in its pathogenesis for children aged 5 to 11.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This research discusses Fahr syndrome, highlighting its association with abnormal brain calcifications and varied clinical symptoms in young to middle-aged adults. Diagnosis involves specific criteria and CT scans, but no specific treatment exists; therapy focuses on managing symptoms and underlying conditions.
September 2024 in “Medicine theory and practice” In a clinical case study, researchers identified adrenocortical adenoma as the cause of hyperandrogenism syndrome in a preschool-aged girl, following a comprehensive diagnostic process and successful surgical intervention to remove the tumor, leading to positive clinical improvements.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” In this descriptive hospital-based study, researchers found that telogen effluvium was the most common cause of hair loss among women aged 20 to 40, with most cases occurring over 6 weeks to 6 months without an associated illness.
March 2024 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” In this study, researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College are comparing the effectiveness and side effects of Adapalene gel (0.1%) and Tazarotene gel (0.05%) in acne treatment among patients aged 12-35, with assessments every 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Results are not reported yet.
January 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib treatment over an average of 18.5 months resulted in a 72% reduction in alopecia severity scores among patients aged 65 or older, with mild adverse effects and no severe complications reported.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” In this report, NICE has approved ritlecitinib, an oral kinase inhibitor, as the first recommended treatment for severe alopecia areata in individuals aged 12 and older.
December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” In this study, Ritlecitinib was reported as a newly approved treatment for alopecia areata that can be used in patients aged 12 and older; after 24 weeks, it resulted in 80% or more scalp hair coverage in treated patients compared to a placebo.
December 2023 in “Biblioteca Digital - Universidad Icesi” This business plan outlines the launch of Chebe, a hair care line by Almafrikana Biocosmética, designed to address traction alopecia in Afrocolombian women aged 14 to 60. It focuses on using natural, eco-friendly ingredients with a marketing strategy targeting the Pacific Colombian and urban markets.
This study found a high prevalence of stress-related hair loss in Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia, particularly among females and individuals aged 31-40, with significant associations between hair loss and stress, psychosocial challenges, and sociodemographic factors.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study analyzed NHANES data from 2005 to 2020 and found that sunscreen-wearing behavior was more common among females than males, individuals aged 29-56 compared to those aged 0-28, and significantly less likely among non-Hispanic Black respondents compared to non-Hispanic White respondents.
August 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, PCOS was found to be highly prevalent among urban, middle socioeconomic status women aged 21 to 30, with common symptoms including oligomenorrhea, weight gain, infertility, hirsutism, and acne.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” This study, conducted at Montefiore Medical Center, reports that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia predominantly affects middle-aged Black or African American women, often presenting without symptoms, which may delay diagnosis and treatment. The study underscores the need for a specific ICD-10 code for better epidemiological studies.
July 2023 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” This study observed that infrared light therapy, alone or combined with hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, effectively improved skin laxity with high patient satisfaction and minimal adverse effects among women aged 37 to 68.
July 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study described the incidence and prevalence of alopecia areata in Australia's primary healthcare population, finding the highest incidence in individuals aged 19 to 34, with males more affected than females.
June 2023 in “Diyala Journal of Medicine” In this cross-sectional study of 100 patients in Baquba, researchers found that alopecia areata was more prevalent in males aged 21-30, with single lesion patches mainly appearing on the head, and observed a significant association with personal stress history.
In this study, researchers found that melanoma risk factors and characteristics vary with age, noting distinct differences in younger, middle-aged, and older patients, with strong correlations in the oldest group.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mitochondrial dysfunction in the epidermis contributes to aging-related changes in hair follicles among mice, with aged mice showing reduced hair density and delayed regrowth, suggesting that maintaining mitochondrial function may help prevent age-related organ decline.
May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” In this study, oral supplementation of Microcore’s TrichovitalsTM significantly improved the appearance of facial skin, hair, and nails over 12 weeks in healthy middle-aged adults compared to a control group.
September 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, 13.3% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine, with herbal remedies being the most common method, especially among middle-aged university graduates.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Advance Research in Community Health Nursing” This study observed that, among women in Padgampora Village, J&K, aged 15-45, 42.5% had PCOS between ages 15 and 25, with clinical signs like irregular cycles, obesity, acne, and more, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early intervention.