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In this study, researchers found that inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) promoted hair growth in diabetic mice, suggesting iNOS-derived nitric oxide contributes to hair loss under diabetic inflammatory conditions.

This continuing medical education article outlines the comprehensive approach needed to diagnose alopecia, emphasizing the importance of a thorough history, scalp and hair examination, and, if necessary, laboratory analysis and biopsy for effective treatment planning.

This review discusses the varied symptoms and prevalence of long COVID in 20% to 60% of acute COVID-19 patients, emphasizing the lack of clear diagnostic criteria and treatment options, and proposes a functional medicine approach as a potential management strategy.

This study explores the Ayurvedic concept of Akala Palitya, or premature greying, noting that its incidence is rising due to modern lifestyle changes and environmental factors, particularly in tropical and developing countries.

This review discusses the role of zinc in skin physiology related to vitiligo and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its potential in pathogenesis and treatment.

This review discusses the potential risk mechanisms for COVID-19 in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome due to hyperandrogenism and calls for further research, but reports no new findings.

This paper discusses the need for comprehensive evaluation and management of lean polycystic ovary syndrome patients due to their unique risks, but reports no new results.

This study reported the first case of a NIPAL4 c.527C>A mutation in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, finding that NIPAL4 mutations are more common than TGM1 mutations in this population.

This article discusses congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency as a cause of ambiguous genitals in 46XX individuals and reports no new research findings.

This study found that phosphorus and nitrogen deprivation increased root hair length in Brassica carinata and induced the expression of certain P-responsive genes, such as LRR and PRP.

This article discusses the importance of considering biotinidase deficiency in differential diagnosis for patients with certain neurological and dermatological symptoms, as timely treatment with biotin is crucial to prevent severe consequences.

This case report describes a 2-month-old infant with a severe seborrhea-like skin eruption and respiratory distress, similar to symptoms that led to a sibling's death from Gram-negative septicemia.

In this study of young adults in Lahore, Pakistan, researchers reported a 55.2% prevalence of premature graying before age 30, commonly linked with factors like family history, nutritional deficiencies, hair loss, oily scalp, anxiety, and smoking.

This study found that magnesium and iron deficiencies were significantly associated with menstrual cycle disorders in women of reproductive age, suggesting these deficiencies may contribute as potential factors in these disorders.

This study conducted in Hyderabad found an incidence of 1.02% congenital goitre in goats, primarily due to iodine deficiency causing hypothyroidism, and observed significant clinical and hormonal improvement in 88.89% of cases treated with levothyroxine and potassium iodide.

This review explores the causes and management of premature greying in children, noting it may indicate underlying health issues, and emphasizes structured evaluations and treatments, particularly for nutritional deficiencies and hypothyroidism, to address hair depigmentation.

This review reported that premature greying in children, which can indicate certain deficiencies or disorders, may be addressed through a structured evaluation and treatment targeting factors like vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies or hypothyroidism, providing a practical approach for pediatric care.

This study documented a case of an 11-month-old with PKU who developed acrodermatitis enteropathica-like symptoms due to severe phenylalanine deficiency, requiring dietary adjustment to restore phenylalanine levels.

This narrative review identifies telogen effluvium as a growing concern linked to weight-loss interventions, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and bariatric surgery, attributing hair loss to systemic and metabolic stress rather than permanent hair follicle damage.

This study highlights the increasing association between popular diets, unregulated supplements, and various skin disorders, emphasizing the need for clinicians to thoroughly assess dietary histories to manage nutrition-related skin issues effectively.

This case report describes a 7-month-old girl diagnosed with acrodermatitis enteropathica, linked to low zinc levels, whose skin lesions improved significantly after zinc supplementation.

This study, conducted with 150 participants from Basrah University, found that most students are knowledgeable about the physiological causes of hair loss, including factors like vitamin D deficiency and hyperthyroidism, but many mistakenly believe heredity does not affect hair loss.

In this retrospective chart review, researchers found that patients with scarring alopecia, including central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, have a higher prevalence of various systemic comorbidities, such as vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome, compared to the general US population.

This study showed that vitamin D receptor gene-deficient rats exhibit hair loss and skin abnormalities due to differences in gene and protein expression patterns, while ligand-independent VDR action is crucial for normal hair cycle maintenance and skin formation.

This study highlights that the popular marketing of biotin for hair loss treatment in healthy individuals lacks scientific support, as evidenced by a review of relevant clinical trials.

In this study conducted at a pediatric clinic in southern Jordan, researchers found that picky eating is linked to lower serum zinc levels, lower weight for age, and deficiencies in hemoglobin and vitamin D, indicating a broader range of nutritional deficiencies than just zinc deficiency.

This study found that there is substantial variability in laboratory testing practices among dermatologists specializing in alopecia areata across the globe, indicating the need for renewed discussions around guidelines for such testing.

This review highlights the potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells as a cost-effective solution for tissue restoration and regeneration in ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeries, addressing unmet needs in reconstructive procedures.

This review summarizes the latest evidence on testosterone, detailing its clinical indications, diagnostic tests, and impacts on various male organs, while also noting its association with aging, metabolic disorders, and increased mortality risk due to androgen deficiency.

This study found that low ferritin levels are associated with higher telogen ratios in women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting an important role of ferritin in telogen effluvium diagnosis.