March 2025 in “MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explores the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 on benign prostatic hyperplasia and related lower urinary tract symptoms but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further studies to quantify these changes.
September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, its similarities to lichen planopilaris, and emphasizes the need for further research due to its underdiagnosis and impact on African-descended women.
August 2024 in “UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical Medical and Health Sciences” This review article discusses the current applications and research findings of platelet-rich plasma in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, highlighting its potential clinical utility but reporting no new clinical results.
Mirror-image twins can have alopecia areata on opposite sides of their heads.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Agroindustri Halal/Jurnal agroindustri halal” This study investigated formulations of hair tonic using Hormophysa triquetra seaweed and candlenut extract, finding that the variant with the highest seaweed extract content demonstrated superior physical stability and rapid hair growth in test animals due to its antioxidant properties.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study outlines a multidisciplinary approach to investigate primary amenorrhea, emphasizing the necessity to consider medical history, physical examination, and potential hormonal or anatomical causes, and recommends early referral in cases of chromosomal abnormalities or persistent amenorrhea following the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
In this study, researchers found a strong association between premature graying of hair and deficiencies in vitamin D and B12, hypothyroidism, and deranged iron profiles, along with higher stress, altered appetite, smoking, and sleep pattern issues, significantly impacting quality of life.
February 2024 in “PloS one” This study found that certain nutraceuticals did not interfere with tamoxifen's inhibition of estrogen in breast cancer cells and may enhance its effects, suggesting potential as an adjuvant therapy for hair loss in patients undergoing endocrine therapy.
February 2024 in “Hormones” This study surveyed individuals seeking estrogen-based gender-affirming hormone therapy, revealing that improving life satisfaction and femininity are top treatment goals, and highlighting the need for trials aligned with community priorities.
January 2024 in “Archives of pharmacy practice” This study reviews the embryological origins, anatomical and histological structure, and key functions of the skin, emphasizing its protective, sensory, and regulatory roles, as well as the social and psychological impacts of post-lesion changes.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review explores the role of hyperandrogenism, including adrenal-derived 11-oxygenated androgen, in the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome and discusses potential therapeutic strategies targeting androgen excess, without reporting new clinical results.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study offers evidence suggesting a probable causal role of certain gut microbiota in the development of alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, two cases of cutis verticis gyrata were associated with chronic traction alopecia due to tight hairstyles, highlighting the need to consider hairstyling history in diagnosis and management.
This study developed O/W hair mask emulsions with collagen hydrolysate, keratin, and natural oils, reporting that they are stable, physiologically acceptable for skin, creamy, non-greasy, and hydrophilic, with properties suitable for cosmetic applications in hair care.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, with an inverse relationship between zinc levels and disease severity.
January 2021 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” This case report details a 34-year-old woman's experience with infertility linked to PCOS, where surgical intervention and medication led to eventual pregnancy with complications.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction successfully restored hair growth in a leprosy patient without disease relapse.
October 2020 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” In this case study, a combination of leech therapy and Ayurvedic treatment led to complete hair regrowth in an 18-year-old female with alopecia areata after six weeks, suggesting potential benefits of these treatments for similar cases.
January 2020 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” This case report describes a dog's third-degree burn successfully treated with hydrocolloid dressing, achieving effective healing and patient comfort compared to conventional methods.
In this study, 31.2% of medical students experienced premature greying of hair, with higher prevalence among females, impacting socio-cultural aspects but not self-esteem.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” This study found that low dose methotrexate did not increase hair loss in rheumatoid arthritis patients compared to healthy controls, and many patients even showed a reduction in hair fall over the short term.
January 2019 in “Headache” This source discusses the use of nerve blocks as potential treatments for head and neck neuralgias and primary headaches, highlighting their effectiveness and various applications, including during intervals between onabotulinum toxin A injections.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” This article reviews EU cosmetic product claim regulations and highlights increased harmonization and enforcement while reporting no new results.
May 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a new area on chromosome 2 linked to a genetic hair loss condition.
October 2014 in “Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology” Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.