October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that trichoscopy is a valid and sensitive tool for diagnosing and evaluating eyebrow involvement in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that lichen planopilaris is associated with several environmental factors, such as stress and hair dye use, as well as thyroid disorders and genetic components.
April 2024 in “Proceedings” This study found a significant association between alopecia areata and low serum ferritin levels, suggesting that assessing and correcting iron stores might improve alopecia areata management.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Egyptian women with frontal fibrosing alopecia had lower serum PPARγ levels and a higher occurrence of PPARG gene polymorphism compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role for PPARγ in the condition's development.
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the MPV/PC ratio was identified as a potential tool for assessing disease activity in alopecia areata, with higher ratios in active and severe cases compared to inactive and mild/moderate ones.
September 2019 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reported that in women with pattern baldness, hormonal levels and iron deficiency were significantly associated with the condition, but trichoscopic findings were similar across different forms of female pattern hair loss.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” This study found that females treated with atypical anti-psychotics had a higher prevalence of probable polycystic ovarian syndrome compared to normal controls.
January 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study demonstrated higher STAT3 gene expression in scalp tissue affected by androgenetic alopecia, but found no significant link with hair loss severity.
December 2020 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” This study observed that Iraqi women with female pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible role of vitamin D in the condition's development.
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June 1992 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” This study found that the use of hair dyes and hair permanents is not associated with the development or severity of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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October 2019 in “BMJ Open” This protocol outlines a nationwide study to investigate the prevalence of metabolic and reproductive abnormalities, anxiety, and depression in Brazilian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, aiming to inform public health strategies.
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January 2020 in “The Aging Male” In this study, five-year testosterone replacement therapy improved fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and triglyceride levels in Japanese hypogonadal men without significantly affecting prostate-specific antigen levels.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” This study found that young women with PCOS had normal thyroid function but showed alterations in lipid metabolism, which may predispose unmarried women in this group to cardiovascular diseases.
This study found that women with PCOS, particularly those with the anovulatory phenotype, reported significantly lower physical health-related quality of life than women without PCOS at a tertiary hospital.
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September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that a single session of nanofat combined with platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair density and thickness in male androgenic alopecia patients compared to platelet-rich plasma alone, with effects partially persisting at 12 months.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that serum Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels are significantly elevated in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and can serve as a useful biomarker for diagnosis, especially when ultrasonography is unavailable.
June 2026 in “Research Square” October 2025 in “European Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher serum dihydrotestosterone levels than healthy controls, supporting its use as a reliable biomarker for early detection of the condition.
September 2025 in “Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, patients with acute alopecia areata experienced significantly higher anxiety and depression levels, along with a worsened quality of life, compared to a control group, underscoring the importance for clinicians to address these psychiatric issues early in the condition.
This study found that pediatric alopecia areata patients had significantly lower serum BDNF levels compared to healthy controls, which were associated with greater alopecia severity, higher depressive symptoms, and poorer quality of life.
December 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” This study found that patients with alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia had significantly increased mast cell infiltration, which was influenced by age and disease severity, especially in alopecia areata.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, HRQoL was significantly lower in women with PCOS, particularly those with the anovulatory phenotype, compared to controls at a tertiary hospital.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, PBMCs from women with PCOS showed reduced TNF-α production over time, potentially limiting their antitumor response to breast cancer cell lines compared to healthy controls.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” This study found that high exposure to plastics was associated with increased chances of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the NUDT15 R139C gene variant is a significant genetic risk factor for azathioprine-induced severe myelotoxicity in Japanese patients with dermatological conditions, suggesting that screening for this variant may help prevent adverse reactions in East-Asian populations.
This research suggests that the digit ratio, 2D:4D, is unlikely to be a significant indicator of male androgenetic alopecia, contradicting a prominent isolated finding from a previous study.
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June 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study found that wet cupping blood differs significantly from venous blood in metabolite profiles, implying distinct biochemical pathways may be involved.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that women with female androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower zinc levels in both serum and hair, and lower hair iron levels, compared to healthy controls.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia were associated with metabolic syndrome, but not insulin resistance, compared to age-matched controls.
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” This study suggests that the rs2075876 variant in the AIRE gene may significantly increase susceptibility to alopecia areata in the examined male population.