January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that patients with telogen effluvium had a higher quality of life score compared to controls, despite no significant difference in self-esteem.
December 2024 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly lower vitamin D levels and higher serum prolactin and testosterone than women without PCOS, suggesting a link between vitamin D deficiency and PCOS symptom severity.
October 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” This study on women aged 18–40 with polycystic ovary syndrome reported that a three-month treatment involving dietary changes, oral contraceptives, fertility drugs, and supplements significantly improved ovulation, menstrual regularity, BMI, and reduced hirsutism, acne, and certain immune factors compared to pre-treatment and control groups.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This study found that Wiesbaden Dilution 30C significantly reduced hair fall in 76.66% of Telogen Effluvium patients, with 23 out of 30 experiencing notable improvement and new hair growth without adverse effects.
In this study, researchers observed that individuals with acne vulgaris in the Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia had a significantly higher rate of vitamin B12 deficiency, suggesting a potential association that warrants further investigation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case-control study observed that individuals with alopecia universalis and patchy alopecia areata had a higher frequency of fatty liver compared to controls, though the differences were not statistically significant.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, metabolic syndrome and hypertension were significantly more prevalent in patients with plantar callosities compared to controls, suggesting potential links that warrant further investigation.
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December 2007 in “International Journal of Cardiology” This study found that patients with polycystic ovary syndrome have reduced heart rate recovery, an exaggerated systolic blood pressure response to exercise, and decreased heart rate variability, implying possible autonomic dysfunction.
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October 2016 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This study found that both patients and physicians expressed dissatisfaction with disease control in systemic lupus erythematosus, with patients showing greater dissatisfaction than physicians regarding symptoms.
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that high frequency use of sunscreen is associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia among women attending a specialist hair clinic in Australia.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.
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June 2020 in “Russian Open Medical Journal” This study found a higher frequency of below normal ferritin and serum iron levels in women with melasma compared to controls, suggesting a possible association with melasma.
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October 2023 in “African Journal of Urology” This study found that hypospadias in male children is significantly associated with genetic polymorphisms in the Steroid 5 alpha reductase type 2 gene, higher parental age, consanguinity, rural residence, and preterm labor, with maternal age and rural residence being the strongest independent predictors.
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November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa had lower trabecular bone score and total hip bone mineral density compared to controls, with a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that men with early androgenetic alopecia have a higher prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to those without the condition.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrated reduced corneal sensitivity and increased corneal staining, and exhibited altered topographic and biomechanical eye parameters compared to controls, suggesting a possible increased risk of keratoconus and the necessity for regular ophthalmological exams.
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September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād” This study observed that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower vitamin D levels compared to control subjects, suggesting a possible link between vitamin D deficiency and this type of hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” In this study, researchers found no significant difference in vitamin D levels between psoriasis patients and controls, suggesting no association between vitamin D deficiency and psoriasis.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that metabolic syndrome was 4.6 times more common in patients with androgenetic alopecia than in controls, particularly among those with severe grades, suggesting a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found a significant association between alopecia areata and systemic lupus erythematosus, with a particularly strong link observed in children.
In this study, no significant association was found between androgenetic alopecia and increased risks of hypertension or hyperaldosteronism among male participants in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that AGA should not be considered an indicator for these conditions.
August 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that finasteride users had a very low rate of psychiatric side effects, with no significant increase in BPH patients and a slight increase in anxiety and depression among AGA patients.
May 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that vitamin D deficiency was significantly more prevalent among men with androgenetic alopecia in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India, than in age-matched controls, suggesting a potential link between vitamin D levels and the condition's pathogenesis.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” In this case-control study, researchers observed that vitamin B12 deficiency was significantly associated with diffuse hair loss and muco-cutaneous pigmentation in patients, suggesting these may serve as clinical markers for dermatologists to consider when diagnosing vitamin B12 deficiency.
September 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, but no significant link between vitamin D levels and disease severity was observed.
August 2022 in “Theriogenology” This study found that allopregnanolone has a bimodal effect on prolactin secretion in sheep, stimulating PRL mRNA expression but inhibiting hormone release under stress and pregnancy conditions.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that overexpression of miR-214 in keratinocytes inhibits hair follicle development and cycling by targeting β-catenin in the Wnt signaling pathway.
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August 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that lifestyle factors such as diet, personal history, and psychological stress may be linked to the development of adult female acne, based on observed associations in a case-control setting.
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November 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that leptin acts as an inducer of the anagen phase in hair follicles, suggesting its role as a potential player in hair biology.
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that mice lacking myelin protein zero-like 3 (Mpzl3) had reduced body weight and adiposity despite increased food intake, which was linked to higher energy expenditure and improved glycemic control.