June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study examines the historical and current development of cancer registries, highlighting their pivotal role in understanding and managing skin cancer, particularly noting improvements in the data quality of nonmelanoma skin cancers since 2013.
This case report details a 17-year-old boy diagnosed with atypical juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris (type 5) after presenting with persistent itchy skin lesions since age seven.
July 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article explores the possible link between vitamin D deficiency and hair loss, but reports no definitive clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research.
August 2019 in “The Journal of Urology” This article reviews the impact of 5α-reductase inhibitors on prostate cancer detection and mortality but provides no new clinical results.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This case report describes how a 21-year-old male with alopecia areata and seborrheic dermatitis showed clinical improvements and symptom relief following a tailored, three-month functional nutrition protocol, highlighting potential benefits of addressing root causes in immune-related skin conditions.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the dual role of extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease, highlighting their potential in both exacerbating and alleviating the condition, and emphasizes the need for advanced technologies to enhance diagnosis and treatment.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses female pattern hair loss as an early marker of hormonal imbalance and evaluates hormonal and lifestyle interventions, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “BMC Women s Health” This study found significant gaps in the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare professionals in Ethiopia regarding the diagnosis of PCOS, with many relying only on ultrasonography and physical symptoms, underscoring the need for better diagnostic channels and education efforts.
This review analyzed literature on primary cutaneous lymphomas involving the scalp, finding that scalp involvement in these cases often leads to non-scarring focal alopecia and may indicate more aggressive disease.
In this clinical case study, a 30-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus was diagnosed with both catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome and acquired haemophilia A, successfully treated with immunosuppressive therapy, plasma exchange, and IVIG, leading to a favourable outcome.
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December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” This study identified three novel genetic loci associated with PCOS and found similar genetic architecture across different diagnostic criteria, with evidence suggesting genetic links between PCOS and various metabolic and psychological traits.
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July 2012 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This review outlines pregnancy risks in systemic lupus erythematosus and emphasizes that active lupus nephritis at conception increases the risk of flares and poor obstetric outcomes; it reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This review explores multidisciplinary advances in understanding alopecia areata, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, and innovative treatments, but reports no new research results.
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January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews insights into the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecias, such as lichen planopilaris, provided by emerging technologies, but it does not report new clinical results.
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September 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that for single biopsy specimens, transverse sections may be preferable for diagnosing noncicatricial alopecia, while vertical sections may be better for suspected lichen planopilaris.
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study using data from young women in West Bengal, India, the researchers identified that leptin signaling impairment, insulin resistance, and specific gene mutations significantly contribute to PCOS, with obesity commonly manifesting in affected individuals.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reported that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution can occur in patients of color, with clinical and histopathological features allowing for an accurate differential diagnosis.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, upper gastrointestinal bleeding cases in Romania were more severe and required rapid and progressive treatment approaches to achieve optimal outcomes.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that the incidence of telogen effluvium nearly tripled during the pandemic, with significant increases in Hispanic and non-White populations, and suggested comorbidities combined with COVID-19 positivity may raise the risk.
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July 2025 in “Endocrine”
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
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November 2022 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study observed that ethnic Indian women with PCOS often experience early symptom onset, delays in diagnosis, and report poor quality of life, highlighting the need for culturally tailored healthcare approaches.
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June 2021 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” This study concluded that 2-hour oral glucose tolerance tests are crucial for screening glycemic disorders in women with PCOS, as HbA1c was found to be an unsatisfactory tool for predicting glycemic disorders within this group.
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February 2016 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This case study reports that medical imaging of the ovaries may not always conclusively identify the cause of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, as demonstrated by a patient with a rare condition.
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September 2014 in “Hormones” This review discusses the manifestations of non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency across different life stages, but reports no new findings.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology” This review consolidates current knowledge about Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, highlighting its symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and evolving treatment strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” This study found that women with PCOS had higher levels of serum phoenixin isoforms, which correlated with reproductive and metabolic markers, suggesting these isoforms may have a potential diagnostic role.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review compiles current insights into alopecia areata's epidemiology, immune mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment options, including novel JAK inhibitors, and its severe psychosocial impact, while also highlighting emerging research areas.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source reviews alopecia areata, highlighting its epidemiology, immune-related causes, diagnostic methods, and the shift in treatment with JAK inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib, marking the first disease-modifying options for this hair loss condition.