January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This review correlates modern biomedical and Unani medical perspectives on PCOS, suggesting that integrating both approaches might improve symptom management and quality of life for affected women, though it reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research” In this study, researchers found that nutritional status is the most significant predictor of physical appearance among children and adolescents with cancer, with better nutrition correlating with a more favorable appearance and reducing psychological distress related to body image concerns.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a rare instance of trans-epidermal elimination of insulin formulation in a 45-year-old woman with diabetes, suggesting that insulin or its excipients may have caused a granulomatous reaction leading to skin lesions at injection sites and impaired diabetes control.
February 2023 in “Journal of vaccines and immunology” This article reviews the clinical features and potential associated conditions of alopecia areata, including its progression and histopathological characteristics, but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses the unclear aspects of diagnosing and treating polycystic ovarian syndrome and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach but reports no clinical results.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
July 2008 in “International journal of psychophysiology” This retrospective study found that cyproterone acetate, both alone and with estrogens, was safe, well tolerated, and induced modest feminizing effects in late-pubertal transgender female adolescents.
January 1981 in “The Journal of Toxicological Sciences” In this study, beagle dogs treated with hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment showed various toxic effects, including acne-like skin changes and organ atrophy, which returned to normal after a recovery period.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study, androgenetic alopecia patients exhibited more nailfold capillary abnormalities, suggesting a potential link between microcirculation issues and the condition.
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October 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports that variable environmental factors, including dietary habits, may contribute to the increasing incidence and diverse clinical presentations of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that short-term NB-UVB treatment significantly reduced anxiety levels in psoriasis patients, but not depression.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This study found that a nutrition intervention was more effective than nutrition education or medication alone in reducing symptoms of PCOS, with significant improvements in body measurements and testosterone levels.
January 2011 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This study found that postmenopausal women experience two distinct patterns of hair changes, with diffuse scalp hair loss linked to body hair loss and age, and frontal hair loss associated with increased facial hair and a younger age.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This article reviews skin signs in patients with anorexia nervosa and their potential role in early diagnosis but reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologists in recognizing these signs.
September 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that reported stress and hair growth changes related to facial/body hair excess or scalp hair loss differ among ethnic gender minority groups, with black and other ethnic respondents experiencing more stress compared to Caucasians, particularly in relation to facial/body hair excess.
January 2021 in “Journal of Scientific Research of the Banaras Hindu University” In this study of young adults in Angamaly, only 5% were found to have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with dietary choices playing an important role in symptom management.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” This study found that a combination of low-dose flutamide and metformin therapy may reverse insulin resistance and reduce fat mass in nonobese adolescents with PCOS.
St. John’s wort changes how finasteride works in the body, possibly affecting its effectiveness.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, transplanted hair follicles from different body sites showed changes in morphology and immune status, suggesting their ability to adapt and function in new recipient areas such as the scalp or eyebrows.
December 2023 in “Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology” This study in mice found that a zinc-deficient diet suppressed body weight gain and increased kidney and cecum tissue weight without decreasing serum alkaline phosphatase activity. Additionally, zinc deficiency caused alopecia and intestinal changes in C57BL/6J mice, potentially affecting nutritional status.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study found that hairless dog breeds have adapted to maintain normal body and core temperatures through structural changes like a thicker epidermis and the role of melanin in thermoregulation, with genetic mechanisms involving the FOXI3 gene governing hairlessness.
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May 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that surgical normalization of testosterone in hyperandrogenic women with ovarian androgen-secreting tumors did not significantly change body weight or insulin sensitivity after 12 months.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that often starts before age 30 and can affect various body parts, with unpredictable hair regrowth chances.
July 2023 in “AYUSHDHARA” This article examines the Ayurvedic perspective on the aging process, detailing how physical, emotional, and metabolic changes occur naturally over time, affecting various body systems, and highlights the role of Vayu dosha during the final stage of life, Vriddhavastha.
December 2024 in “Egyptian Poultry Science” This study found that topical Ivermectin 0.1% was the most effective treatment for rabbit mange among the tested options, achieving 100% survival, no persistent skin scales, and significant body weight changes, while topical cebacil gel resulted in 100% mortality and should not be used.
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August 2016 in “European Eating Disorders Review” This study found that female patients with anorexia nervosa had lower hair cortisol concentration compared to healthy and psychiatric controls, which may be influenced by body mass index rather than anorexia-related endocrine changes.
January 2017 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” In this study, administering varying doses of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf water extract to BALB/c mice for 28 days did not result in significant changes in haematological parameters, body weight, or food consumption, suggesting no noticeable toxicity effects in the tested conditions.
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review examines changes in hair physiology and treatment options for transgender patients on hormonal therapy but reports no new clinical findings, offering treatment recommendations based on the authors' experiences.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology” This article reviews the thermoregulation mechanisms in African and Asian elephants and highlights challenges from climate change, with no new empirical results presented.