56 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this multicenter study, androgenetic alopecia was the most common type of alopecia among both men and women attending specialty hair clinics on four continents.
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February 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” In this study, researchers found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia was higher in their sample compared to other studies in Asian and Caucasian populations, and it was linked with age-related severity.
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December 2009 in “Lupus” This study found that parental reports of neuro-psychiatric disorders were higher in children exposed to maternal anti-Ro antibodies, yet these differences compared to controls were not statistically significant.
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January 1977 in “PubMed” This study found that a specific variant in hair keratin was present mainly in Caucasian samples, with few exceptions showing likely Caucasian admixture.
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that body dysmorphic disorder is about 10 times more prevalent among patients with hair loss complaints compared to general dermatology patients, with a higher incidence in males.
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January 2015 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” This study found that hair loss is common among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, with mesalamine and anti-TNF medications associated with lower odds of experiencing hair loss.
In this study conducted at Shafa Hospital, Kerman, Iran, 3.5% of patients using sodium valproate as an antiepileptic experienced hair loss and curling over ten years.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that androgenic alopecia is highly prevalent in women with PCOS, suggesting early dermatological screening could help identify related metabolic and psychosocial risks.
July 2025 in “Foundation University Journal of Dentistry” In this study, 25% of alopecia areata patients were found to have autoimmune disorders, with hypothyroidism being the most common, highlighting the importance of screening for autoimmune conditions, particularly thyroid disorders, in these patients.
March 2025 in “Pakistan journal of physiology.” This hospital-based cross-sectional study found that a substantial proportion of women with female pattern hair loss also had metabolic syndrome, with no significant differences in frequency across age, disease duration, or hair loss pattern subgroups.
March 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study observed that 62.7% of men with androgenetic alopecia had abnormal blood lipid levels, suggesting the importance of assessing lipid profiles in these individuals for early detection of cardiovascular and metabolic risks.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” In this review, the authors highlighted challenges in diagnosing and managing PCOS in adolescents, emphasizing the balance between avoiding overdiagnosis and identifying individuals at risk for the condition.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this 10-year study at a single hair referral center, pattern hair loss was the most common type of alopecia, affecting 67% of patients.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome in Ardabil had a significantly higher rate of depression compared to those without the condition, highlighting the need for attention to the mental health aspects of PCOS.
This study found that dyslipidemia is prevalent in 64.8% of male patients with androgenetic alopecia at Dr. Ruth K.M Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, highlighting the need for further research to confirm these findings.
June 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This study found that all healthy cats tested were carriers of *Microsporum canis*, and 86.66% of dogs carried this fungus, with further positive cultures for other dermatophytes and yeasts suggesting these animals may contribute to environmental fungal spread.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biosciences and Health” This study found that all tested cats and 86.66% of dogs were carriers of dermatophytes like Microsporum canis, with cats showing higher prevalence, indicating these asymptomatic animals may significantly contribute to the spread of dermatophytosis and dermatomycoses.
February 2023 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” This study found that patients undergoing chemotherapy frequently experienced skin manifestations, with alopecia, mucositis, and dry skin being the most common, irrespective of age or gender.
June 2022 in “Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences” This study investigated the relationship between lichen planus and dyslipidemia but did not report any clinical findings.
May 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study reported that among dermatology patients at Sir Syed Hospital Qayyumabad, acne and other dermatoses were most frequent, with seasonal variations influencing their prevalence.
May 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found that among Pakistani men with hair loss, the M type pattern was the most prevalent according to BASP classification.
January 2016 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that acne vulgaris and warts were the most common dermatological conditions among pediatric patients in Turkey, with patterns varying by age and gender.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
January 2002 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study reported that 31.6% of female students experienced hirsutism, which was associated with menstrual abnormalities, acne, androgenic alopecia, hypertrichosis, and a familial history of hirsutism.
February 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that abnormal serum lipid levels were prevalent among male patients with androgenetic alopecia, with high triglycerides and low HDL observed frequently.
48 citations
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March 2003 in “International Journal of Cancer” This study suggests that loss of DMBT1 and galectin-3 expression may contribute to the development of epithelial skin cancers, indicating potential tumor-suppressive roles in this context.
65 citations
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January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review highlights the increasing clinical applications of high-frequency ultrasonography in dermatology, particularly for assessing the depth of skin tumors and monitoring inflammatory skin diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Sciences” The study found that among young Brazilian women, the likelihood of metabolic syndrome in those with PCOS is strongly associated with BMI and the phenotype involving menstrual irregularity and hyperandrogenism.
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November 2020 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that low massage frequencies like 4.2 Hz enhance nanoparticle penetration into hair follicles more effectively than higher frequencies, indicating potential applications in therapeutic and cosmetic delivery.
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January 2021 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that high-frequency ultrasound was effective in localizing deep tumor margins in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting its utility in selecting therapeutic approaches.