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August 2022 in “Cutis” This article suggests that nail abnormalities might occur temporarily after COVID-19 vaccination, but they are self-limiting and should not deter individuals from getting vaccinated.
March 2026 in “Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer” This paper reports insights from an Expert Panel convened by the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer on managing immune-related adverse events (irAEs) following immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, highlighting surveillance gaps and the need for a comprehensive irAE registry to improve post-treatment care for cancer survivors.
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January 2023 in “IDCases” This case study describes a rare instance of alopecia universalis in a Japanese patient following an mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Case Reports” This case report describes a 26-year-old woman with an uncommon presentation of varicella zoster virus interstitial keratitis misdiagnosed as corneal intraepithelial neoplasia; the correct identification using diagnostic tools such as AS-OCT prevented unnecessary surgical interventions and allowed for effective antiviral treatment.
December 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study concluded that the anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine does not significantly increase the risk of flares in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
September 2014 in “Archives of disease in childhood” This case report describes a 12-year-old boy who developed severe shingles with skin erosion and hair loss despite early aciclovir treatment after a stem-cell transplant for relapsed acute myeloid leukemia.
In this study, Korean patients with systemic lupus erythematosus had a worse perception of the COVID-19 vaccine compared to the influenza vaccine, with higher reported adverse events and concerns about causing lupus flares.
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December 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, transcutaneously applied nanoparticles and viral vectors were shown to penetrate murine hair follicles, internalize in antigen-presenting cells, and induce immune responses, suggesting a promising approach for vaccine delivery.
August 2026 in “Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In rats with cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss, this study found that applying cetirizine HCl-loaded emulgel with microneedling stimulated hair growth, suggesting a potentially safer alternative to minoxidil for treating chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
May 2011 in “Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)” This study found no statistically significant difference in the severity of insect bite hypersensitivity symptoms between horses receiving a nicotinamide supplement and those receiving a placebo.
In this study, researchers developed a mucoadhesive hydrogel ovule containing retinyl palmitate and curcumin for intravaginal use, showing controlled drug release, selectivity against cancerous HeLa cells, and non-toxicity to healthy cells, which may offer a potential treatment for cervical cancer.
In this study, patient-reported flare symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus were generally mild, with 17% experiencing flares mostly characterized by joint pain and fatigue; vaccine type did not affect flare incidence.
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September 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” This document provides a legal disclaimer and offers no research findings.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that varicella-zoster virus infection in skin cells may play a role in segmental vitiligo's progression and depigmentation.
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January 2024 in “PubMed” This study observed that fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, and menstrual disorders were the most persistent long-term side effects reported by the Saudi population after COVID-19 vaccination.
October 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” This case report describes a 30-year-old Balinese male who experienced rapid regrowth of eyebrow hair after 19 days of treatment with a combination of minoxidil, secretome injections, topical corticosteroids, and vitamin D supplements following hair loss potentially linked to a COVID-19 vaccination.
December 2022 in “Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences” This review paper discusses the effectiveness of repurposed drugs and potential novel therapies for treating COVID-19, highlighting remdesivir as the only FDA-approved medication and listing others with Emergency Use Authorization.
May 2026 in “Scientific and Technical Bulletin оf State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medical Products and Fodder Additives аnd Institute of Animal Biology” The researchers reported that zinc carbonate nanoparticles stabilized with polyvinylpyrrolidone did not show local irritant or skin-resorptive effects in preclinical tests on rabbits and rats.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports cases of alopecia areata developing after SARS-CoV-2 infection and mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, highlighting possible genetic susceptibility and immune response factors involved in onset or recurrence.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review highlights the potential benefits of Sowbhagya Chundi Legiyam, a Siddha herbal formulation containing Zingiber officinale, for supporting women's health during the puerperal period, suggesting it may strengthen the uterus and prevent diseases due to improper postnatal care.
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January 1999 in “The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care” This study found that a low-dose oral contraceptive containing dienogest provides effective contraception, improves cycle stability, and may reduce excessive scalp and skin oiliness, with high user satisfaction.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found no significant difference in the persistence of new symptoms or quality of life improvements with 200,000 IU of vitamin D3 compared to placebo in patients post-COVID-19 hospitalization.
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October 2023 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” In this study, researchers formulated a nanosuspension of kenikir leaf extract that meets physical criteria and exhibits cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
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June 2022 in “Microorganisms” This review outlines the urgent need for effective therapeutic interventions against coronaviruses, as current vaccines are challenged by virus mutations, and emphasizes developing safe, affordable, and broad-spectrum antivirals for both human and porcine coronaviruses.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” In this study, cepharanthine showed potent antiviral effects against tick-borne encephalitis virus in vitro by reducing viral replication and inflammation in human lung and neuroblastoma cells.
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January 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that recombinant hepatitis B vaccine may increase the risk of alopecia areata onset in older predisposed mice but larger trials suggest this effect might lie within normal variation.
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October 1952 in “Experimental biology and medicine” This study found that in young male rats, cortisone acetate inhibited body growth and caused alopecia, which vitamin B12 and aureomycin largely counteracted, especially when combined.
August 2025 in “Majalah Obstetri & Ginekologi” In this study, women with PCOS commonly reported persistent long COVID symptoms like fatigue and hair loss; however, vaccination did not worsen PCOS symptoms, reinforcing the importance of completing COVID-19 vaccinations to potentially reduce long COVID risks in this group.
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March 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that transfollicular delivery using surfactant-based nanoparticles significantly enhanced antigen stability and immune response compared to other delivery methods, especially when combined with an adjuvant.
May 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this phase 3 clinical trial, participants taking Vedistry Amla + Tablets for hair concerns experienced significant reductions in hair fall and improvements in hair texture, strength, and scalp health over three months, with stable laboratory parameters and increased Vitamin D and antioxidant levels.