25 citations
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June 2012 in “Endocrine” This review discusses emerging concepts in PCOS from the AEPCOS 2010 meeting and reports no clinical findings; it suggests that the transition of care in congenital adrenal hyperplasia could inform PCOS adolescent care.
March 2026 in “International Wound Journal” This study evaluated the credibility of YouTube videos on exosome therapy, finding that despite promising preclinical results for wound healing, videos mostly focus on cosmetic applications and generally score low on educational quality, with doctor-made videos rating higher.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies” This review synthesizes current research on how the interaction between the skin microbiome and exosome-mediated communication influences hair disorders, and discusses how microbiome restoration and exosome-based therapies could advance treatments for conditions like alopecia by promoting hair regrowth and follicular health.
April 2024 in “JMIR infodemiology” This study found that TikTok provides valuable insights into experiences with lupus erythematosus, highlighting distress from symptoms, negative perceptions of pharmacologic treatments, and issues with feeling "medically gaslighted.
November 2023 in “Curēus” This study, conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, found that women with PCOS who consumed diets high in carbohydrates, fats, and refined sugars had a significant prevalence of obesity and struggled with weight loss, with fast food consumption notably associated with facial acne.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Leicester Research Archive (University of Leicester)” This study found that the SUCCESS education programme did not increase the step count at three months for women with PCOS, highlighting the need for further evaluation over a longer duration.
4025 citations
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December 2003 in “Human Reproduction” This review discusses the evolution of diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes its association with various metabolic and cardiovascular risks, but it provides no new research findings.
198 citations
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July 2011 in “Cochrane library” This study found that lifestyle interventions improved body composition, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS, but did not affect glucose tolerance, lipid profiles, or clinical reproductive outcomes.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” This review outlines various causes and manifestations of hair loss, highlighting that each type has distinct underlying mechanisms and requires specific treatment approaches, without reporting new clinical results.
24 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses potential complications in surgical hair restoration and emphasizes the importance of both patient and physician actions in minimizing these risks; it reports no new results.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses clinical presentations and interventions for alopecia in women of color, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment but providing no new clinical results.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Molecular Medicine” This review highlights that hormones significantly influence the wound healing process by coordinating cellular and molecular activities, and hormonal therapy is emerging as a promising treatment, with current research focusing on optimizing dosages and minimizing side effects.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses how environmental factors like lifestyle, nutrition, and vitamin deficiencies may influence autoimmune diseases such as MS, SLE, and AA, highlighting associations with vitamin D levels and dietary interventions, but notes a lack of conclusive evidence for their roles in disease pathogenesis.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Farmacia” This review examines studies from 2019-2022 on dietary treatments for skin diseases, highlighting various foods and supplements that may aid in managing conditions like acne, psoriasis, and alopecia areata.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This review discusses lifestyle interventions to manage weight and reduce metabolic consequences in women with PCOS but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for more randomized studies.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had increased scalp microbial diversity and reduced Staphylococcus abundance, particularly in the frontal and vertex regions, suggesting this dysbiosis as a sensitive indicator of AGA.
April 2026 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” This review highlights that effective management of PCOS-related dermatological issues, such as hirsutism and acne, requires a multidisciplinary approach involving hormonal therapies, metabolic interventions, and lifestyle changes.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This narrative review provides an overview of the persistent dermatological side effects experienced by cancer survivors due to treatments, highlighting their impact on quality of life and the need for structured dermatological care during survivorship.
March 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” This case report from Qatar highlights the failure of traditional diagnostic approaches in a young woman with severe hair loss, emphasizing the potential benefits of DNA-guided nutrigenomics and the importance of compassionate communication in addressing psychosocial distress.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 20-year-old female with hypothyroidism experienced marked symptom improvement, including weight reduction and menstrual regularization, after Ayurvedic management involving herbal remedies and lifestyle changes, suggesting Ayurveda could complement conventional therapies and indicating the need for larger-scale validation.
May 2018 in “University Library - University of Saskatchewan (University of Saskatchewan)” This study found that in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a pulse-based diet was more effective than the TLC diet at improving insulin sensitivity and cardiometabolic risk factors, although both diets improved PCOS-specific health outcomes.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case study identifies early-onset trichotillomania in a 4-year-old girl, treated with behavioral interventions that led to decreased hair pulling and regrowth over three months.
28 citations
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January 2012 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This article discusses Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome in children, emphasizing the need for prompt examination and intervention to prevent severe complications, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “BMC Research Notes” This study found that health coaching significantly improved waist circumference, physical activity, and lifestyle in infertile women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments, although no significant difference was observed in weight change compared to routine care.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, university students given open-label placebo treatment reported reduced psychological distress and lower hair cortisol concentrations during stressful exams, suggesting that these placebos may help manage the physiological and psychological impacts of prolonged stress.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “JAAD international” This study found that watching educational videos from a social media video library significantly improved patients' knowledge of hair loss disorders.
20 citations
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November 2013 in “The Open Cancer Journal” This observational study provides cause-specific mortality estimates to help patients and physicians better understand long-term outcomes for localized prostate cancer based on initial treatment choices.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica” This study reported that prompt hair removal effectively treated hair tourniquet syndrome in infants, with all patients healing without complications.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study suggests a possible bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and hair loss, indicating that addressing sleep disturbances might improve hair loss management and patient well-being.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This article reviews treatment options for Alopecia Areata, concluding that topical corticosteroids are effective for mild cases, while systemic therapies are advised for moderate to severe cases.