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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
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May 2024 in “European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education” In this study, a high prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroid use was observed among bodybuilding athletes in Sergipe, Brazil, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, highlighting the need for increased awareness about the associated health risks.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This review article summarizes potential side effects of microneedle mesotherapy, including both infectious and non-infectious complications such as bruises, swelling, anaphylaxis, and skin necrosis, emphasizing that awareness and proper technique may mitigate these risks.
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May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that most patients with traction alopecia showed improved or stabilized hair loss with therapeutic counseling and adjunctive treatments, but follow-up was often inconsistent, highlighting the need for better awareness and management.
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December 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that cutaneous manifestations are prevalent in PCOS patients, with 68% experiencing symptoms like hirsutism and acne, highlighting the need for better awareness across medical specialties.
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March 2021 in “Cutis” This article highlights that permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia can occur and is more commonly associated with taxane therapy, advising awareness among patients and clinicians.
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August 2020 in “JCRPE” This case report describes a girl with Denys-Drash syndrome misdiagnosed with hyperandrogenism due to biotin interference in immunoassays, highlighting the need for awareness of laboratory result discrepancies.
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January 2019 in “International journal of medicine in developing countries” This study found that the adult population in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia, has limited knowledge and practice regarding vitamin D deficiency, despite widespread awareness from media sources.
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January 2016 in “Andrology” This case report study presents two instances of post-finasteride syndrome, highlighting the persistence of sexual adverse effects despite discontinuation of the drug, and underscores the need for increased awareness and understanding of this condition.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this review, experts discuss the low but significant risk of serious eye complications from popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like fillers and botulinum toxin injections, underscoring the need for awareness, careful patient selection, and adherence to safe practices to help prevent these outcomes.
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The authors reported that certain cosmetic procedures can lead to secondary alopecia, and suggested dermatologists play a crucial role in managing these complications and raising awareness about potential adverse effects.
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June 2023 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that 24.7% of female medical students were diagnosed with PCOS, significantly affecting their academic success and social interactions due to symptoms like BMI abnormalities and acne, suggesting that educators should enhance support and awareness to address these challenges.
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April 2023 in “African Scientific Reports” This review summarizes the biological process of melanogenesis and evaluates natural skin-whitening treatments based on their mechanisms affecting melanin production, aiming to inform on the effects and awareness of skin-bleaching creams.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of burn care & research” This case study highlights that even professional eyebrow tinting can lead to chemical burns, and increasing consumer awareness is crucial as its popularity grows and unregulated products become more common.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Asian journal of medicine and health” This study reported that two-thirds of adult females in Saudi Arabia recognized the link between vitamin D deficiency and hair loss, but overall knowledge was average, indicating a need for increased awareness and vitamin D supplementation.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Curēus” This case report describes a rare occurrence of lichen planopilaris in a nine-year-old child, emphasizing the need for awareness of this condition in the pediatric population.
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March 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review highlights various alternative and complementary treatments for androgenic alopecia, noting that while only two FDA-approved options exist, increased awareness among dermatologists of supportive evidence for other therapies may better inform patient education.
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March 2018 in “Cureus” This review discusses scrotal rejuvenation procedures and treatments, highlighting a growing interest in this area due to increased awareness of potential scrotal conditions and available interventions.
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study revealed that 44.48% of people in Ghaziabad are familiar with common herbal medicines, with lower awareness of lesser-known options, prompting the creation of an educational package.
1 citations
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May 2007 in “Emergency medicine news” This article discusses thallium poisoning and its diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing the need for awareness due to its misleading symptoms and potential for misdiagnosis.
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September 1998 in “Journal of Advancement in Medicine” This case report describes a woman whose intense focus on her hair was a sign of severe brain dysfunction, raising awareness for physicians about this potentially overlooked danger.
July 2026 in “JMIR Dermatology” This study analyzed online discussions and search behavior in Gulf countries, uncovering significant engagement and identifying gaps in awareness and understanding of alopecia areata among patients and healthcare professionals, suggesting a need for targeted educational initiatives to enhance support and reduce stigma.
July 2026 in “Biomedical Papers” This study observed that moderate to severe atopic dermatitis patients showed a higher prevalence of keratoconus compared to the general population, with 6.7% having manifest KC and 20% subclinical KC, highlighting the need for increased awareness among dermatologists.
June 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review synthesizes cases of biopsy-confirmed alopecia areata occurring in patients using IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors, suggesting the need for increased awareness and further investigation into this rare adverse event.
In this case report, an 11-year-old girl with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp showed an excellent response to oral isotretinoin after other treatments failed, highlighting the treatment challenges and need for awareness in managing this rare condition.
May 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This case report detailed a 31-year-old kidney transplant recipient who experienced significant hair loss linked to tacrolimus-based immunosuppression, which improved after switching to cyclosporine A, emphasizing the importance of awareness and management of hair-related side effects in transplant patients.
May 2026 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that among Australians aged 15 and older, the lifetime prevalence of alopecia areata ranged from 1.2% to 2.3%, and the point prevalence ranged from 0.9% to 1.4%, emphasizing the need for better awareness and education about treatment options.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study revealed significant signals of drug-related cognitive disorders in several medications that lack relevant FDA label warnings, suggesting a need for increased clinical awareness and potential label updates.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Community Health” Among female doctors in Dakshina Kannada, India, this study found a 21.25% prevalence of PCOS, significantly associated with marital status but not working hours, indicating a need to prioritize PCOS awareness and management among healthcare professionals.
January 2026 in “Academic Journal of International University of Erbil” This study found that rural residents in the Erbil Governorate of Iraq had significantly higher vitamin D levels compared to urban residents, despite widespread awareness but limited preventive actions regarding vitamin D deficiency.