6 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the relationship between alopecia and psychological disorders and reports no new results.
6 citations
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” This article reviews the classification history of androgenic alopecia and highlights the need for further research to find effective hair growth medications.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that a high sesquiterpene C. aeruginosa extract significantly reduced axillary hair growth in women compared to placebo with no apparent adverse effects.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article discusses objective methods for assessing hair loss and notes that most types of hair loss can regrow without treatment, but effective treatments for pattern or senescent alopecia remain unavailable.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that although both adults and adolescents with alopecia areata experience a significant quality of life impact from ≥50% scalp hair loss, the impact is greater for adolescents, as indicated by their higher Dermatology Life Quality Index scores.
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November 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The authors discuss that hair loss affecting the occipital scalp is understudied and may be caused by factors like movement irritation and clothing occlusion; this lack of data can lead to missed diagnoses and inadequate treatment.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights that patients with pemphigus experiencing cutaneous involvement endure pruritus levels approaching those of bullous pemphigoid, impacting their quality of life alongside other autoimmune blistering diseases.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews the multifaceted approach required for acne vulgaris treatment, emphasizing individualized combination therapies tailored to clinical severity and patient psychological profiles, but no new results are included.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” In this study, 90% of patients preoccupied with hair loss were found to have underlying affective disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, or OCPD.
December 2025 in “Cureus” This article discusses topical keratolytic therapy for keratosis pilaris, highlighting potential benefits while noting limitations in the current evidence base, and reports no clinical results.
October 2025 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This review discusses the use of Kusthadi Lepam for treating Ek-Kustha, which resembles psoriasis, but reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest further research on its efficacy and safety.
This study found that pediatric alopecia areata patients had significantly lower serum BDNF levels compared to healthy controls, which were associated with greater alopecia severity, higher depressive symptoms, and poorer quality of life.
December 2024 in “Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities” This study found that among adult balding men in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, those seeking hair transplants exhibited higher levels of perfectionism and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms compared to those not seeking treatment.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, researchers described a postmenopausal woman with virilization symptoms who was diagnosed with a Leydig cell tumor in her ovary, and symptoms improved following tumor removal. The authors highlighted the diagnostic challenge of differentiating such cases from age-related hormonal changes.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study found that using a formulated herbal hair oil, which includes ingredients like Nigella sativa and Cocos nucifera, reduced hair fall progressively over periods ranging from 15 to 90 days among 25 volunteers, showing greater efficacy than simple purified coconut oil.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” This review outlines a systematic approach for dermatologists to accurately diagnose hair loss disorders, emphasizing the importance of differentiating between scarring and non-scarring alopecia to guide appropriate treatment decisions.
August 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This article reviews various hypotheses on the pathogenesis of vitiligo and aims to evaluate potential provoking factors, but presents no new clinical findings.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” This study observed that skin diseases had a small to moderate impact on patients' quality of life at a primary healthcare setting, suggesting the need for better training and medication availability for healthcare professionals.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study is the first to examine adherence to topical minoxidil among alopecia patients, identifying factors such as age, sex, and educational level associated with adherence levels.
April 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study reports that polycystic ovary syndrome was the most common cause of hirsutism among Indian patients, with 70% of cases associated with this condition.
March 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This source provides a comprehensive review of acne vulgaris, highlighting its pathophysiology, epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, and treatment options, emphasizing the significance of addressing acne's psychosocial burden for adolescents and beyond.
April 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.
January 2014 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, hair transplantation was found to be a feasible option for patients with cicatricial alopecia, achieving excellent cosmetic results and high patient satisfaction.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes major surveys on Behcet's disease, highlighting its systemic manifestations, with primary morbidity linked to ocular involvement causing severe vision loss or blindness.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper reviews Behcet's disease, noting diverse manifestations with oral aphthosis most common, but reports no new results beyond existing surveys and case series.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes the clinical characteristics of Behcet's disease, noting that ocular manifestations are a major cause of morbidity due to their potential to lead to severe vision loss or blindness.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Old people's nails often have problems due to body changes, more diseases, and self-care difficulties, affecting their movement and hand use.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses patient perspectives on androgenetic alopecia treatment at a tertiary dermatology center in Singapore, though results or specific findings are not reported in the abstract.