This study found that hair loss following COVID-19 infection was frequently observed, especially in women, and awareness of post-COVID-19 acute telogen effluvium was generally low.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” This study surveyed UK patients who experienced adverse events from Botulinum Toxin for cosmetic purposes, finding 79% reported issues like long-lasting anxiety, and highlighting low awareness of regulatory bodies and reporting structures.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This literature review highlights challenges in managing alopecia areata in the Middle East and Africa, noting significant regional gaps in data, treatment guidelines, and public awareness that impede patient care and emphasize the need for improved support and resources.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Home Science” This survey reported that 95% of respondents were aware of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting a high level of awareness about PCOS among the participants.
January 2023 in “Indian journal of pharmacy practice” This study observed that dermoscopic features of skin affected by topical corticosteroids and hydroquinone correlated with histopathological changes, highlighting the importance of awareness regarding their long-term adverse effects.
November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This case report describes a 39-year-old hypertensive and obese patient experiencing telogen effluvium potentially linked to a previous moderate COVID-19 infection, emphasizing the need for awareness of late symptoms associated with the disease.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report highlights a small bowel obstruction from hair ingestion in an African American woman, emphasizing the need for cultural awareness of Black hairstyles in trichotillomania and trichophagia.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Contemporary Medicine” In this study, most medical students were already aware of PCOS, and gender significantly influenced awareness levels, while knowledge of lifestyle effects was linked to understanding PCOS etiology.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlights the overlooked condition of opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency, emphasizing the need for increased clinician awareness of its potential prevalence in chronic opioid users.
January 2021 in “International journal of medical science and health research” This case report highlights a rare incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient with sickle cell trait, emphasizing the need for awareness of autoimmune disease associations beyond sickle cell disease.
May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the correlation between vitiligo and various autoimmune, systemic, and dermatological diseases, highlighting the need to increase awareness of these comorbidities.
February 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This narrative review discusses the various symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and early diagnosis to prevent complications.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” This study discusses the prevalence of PCOS risk factors among female students at Northern Border University but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for awareness and further investigations.
January 2020 in “University of the Western Cape Electronic Theses and Dissertations Repository (University of the Western Cape)” This study explored dietary supplement use in Gaborone, Botswana's fitness community, finding widespread use especially among educated young adults and limited awareness of potential side effects.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This case report highlights a 73-year-old man developing rosacea-like dermatitis after taking icotinib hydrochloride for NSCLC, suggesting awareness of this side effect is important for clinicians.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found a significant association between unhealthy food patterns and higher BMI in young women with PCOS, emphasizing the need for awareness of lifestyle's impact on hormonal and metabolic health.
March 2019 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews surgical and non-surgical treatments for scalp and facial hair management but provides no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary awareness and access to diverse therapies.
January 2019 in “Urology Practice” This study observed that urologists are more likely than primary care physicians to prescribe a variety of alpha blockers and newer medications, indicating a broader awareness of treatment options for benign prostate enlargement.
April 2017 in “Journal of nutritional health & food engineering” This article discusses the widespread issue of vitamin D deficiency affecting over 65% of the UAE population and highlights its often unnoticed symptoms, urging awareness due to potential long-term health consequences; it provides no new results.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” This study found that persistent significant alopecia was a common side effect following FEC-docetaxel chemotherapy, with a 33.4% global incidence, highlighting the need for awareness and potential preventative measures like cooling caps during treatment.
January 2012 in “Modern Plastic Surgery” This review discusses Toe Tourniquet Syndrome, a frequently misdiagnosed condition that can lead to necrosis if untreated, and calls for increased clinician awareness, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article summarizes a talk on the history and significance of hair restoration meetings in Italy, emphasizing the need for public awareness of advances in the field, but presents no new research findings.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece presents no new research findings; it briefly mentions opinions on Female Pattern Hair Loss and the importance of increasing awareness.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This study provides a comprehensive analysis of anabolic-androgenic steroids, reporting that their use enhances muscle mass but is associated with significant health issues including cardiac muscle hypertrophy, liver disease, and changes in gender characteristics, emphasizing the need for patient awareness of these risks.
April 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” In this study, a literature review highlighted that anabolic-androgenic steroid use in physically active men is associated with adverse effects across multiple body systems, including cardiovascular, endocrine, and psychiatric complications, underscoring the need for increased clinical awareness and further research.
This study utilized the USFDA AERS to identify significant associations between various medications—such as anti-osteoporotic drugs and phenytoin—and gingival disorders, noting emergent signals with finasteride, COVID-19 vaccine, and levothyroxine, suggesting a need for awareness of oral side effects.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study from S.C.B. Medical College explored the clinico-etiological and histopathological patterns of erythroderma, observing psoriasis as the most common cause, followed by idiopathic cases and atopic or drug-induced dermatitis, highlighting the need for careful management and awareness of alternative medicine use.
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.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that a lack of knowledge about alopecia areata, compounded by low literacy, can lead to improper treatment and increased stress among affected individuals.
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” This article reviews adverse drug reactions, emphasizes methods of prevention, and encourages reporting to the FDA's medWatch program, but presents no new study findings.