April 2024 in “Remedium Journal about the Russian market of medicines and medical equipment” This study examined the knowledge and training needs of pharmacy staff in Crimea regarding hair loss counseling, finding that despite frequent patient inquiries, many staff feel underprepared and express a desire for further educational courses to improve their ability to advise on alopecia treatment options.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical and bio-medical science (Print)” This review examines Angelica sinensis and Chinese arborvitae, highlighting their historical and contemporary use in traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology. It emphasizes the need for more comprehensive scientific assessments to fully explore their therapeutic potential.
March 2024 in “Cosmoderma” This review discusses various extra facial esthetic indications of botulinum toxin, like neck rejuvenation and calf slimming, and reports no clinical results; essential tips for each indication are included.
March 2024 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, supplementing ewes with soy hulls instead of a traditional corn-based supplement showed no impact on gastrointestinal nematode infection levels in hair sheep ewes managed in a pasture-based system, though some differences in packed cell volume at weaning were noted.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This paper discusses the potential of millets as a dietary intervention to help manage chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients, suggesting that their nutrient profile and various health benefits could support treatment without increasing medication burden.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors who have a history of psoriasis are at a higher risk for developing gastrointestinal and endocrine toxicities within one year compared to those without psoriasis.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Methylprednisolone treatment helps most alopecia areata patients, but young age, extensive hair loss, and low vitamin D can affect results.
August 2023 in “Gastroenterology” This study describes the diagnosis and successful management of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in a 78-year-old man, highlighting improvement in symptoms and endoscopic findings after treatment with prednisone and supportive therapies.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reviews current treatments for PCOS and evaluates Tirzepatide as a potential option for its management, suggesting possible benefits for those with obesity and metabolic syndrome but not for those of normal weight.
May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” In this randomized controlled trial, researchers found that participants with androgenic alopecia taking an Annurca apple extract supplement showed significant increases in hair density and weight and reduced hair loss compared to a placebo, with good skin and gastrointestinal tolerability over 180 days.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that 57% of healthcare workers experienced persistent post-COVID-19 complications, with common symptoms including hair loss, easy fatigability, mood swings, and anxiety.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report highlights a small bowel obstruction from hair ingestion in an African American woman, emphasizing the need for cultural awareness of Black hairstyles in trichotillomania and trichophagia.
November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” This report documents a case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome in a 56-year-old Laotian man, who successfully improved with vitamin supplementation and medical treatment after experiencing weight loss, alopecia, and gastrointestinal polyposis.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case series highlights severe micronutrient deficiencies and complications in three patients who did not adhere to follow-up care after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, emphasizing the importance of regular nutritional monitoring.
January 2016 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” This case report describes a 4-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome, presenting with severe anemia and a contained perforation, who underwent successful surgical removal of a large gastric trichobezoar.
October 2014 in “Archives of disease in childhood” This study found that parents of children with cancer experienced significant somatic health issues during and after their child's treatment, with increased complications reported after treatment.
January 2014 in “Dermatology Review” This review discusses the potential benefits of folate supplementation to mitigate methotrexate side effects in psoriasis patients and reports no new clinical data, suggesting further randomized controlled trials are needed.
November 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New skin lesions on the scrotum or vulva in patients with a history of internal cancer could indicate rare skin metastasis.
October 2012 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report details a 21-year-old female diagnosed with a massive gastric trichobezoar due to trichophagia, successfully treated with single incision laparoscopic surgery and slated for psychiatric follow-up to prevent recurrence.
January 2010 in “Guoji yaoxue yanjiu zazhi” This review discusses thallium poisoning, its mechanisms, clinical symptoms, and treatment approaches, highlighting hemoperfusion as an effective method to eliminate absorbed thallium, though no new clinical results are presented.
December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis” This review discusses various treatments for androgenic alopecia, highlighting FDA-approved options and other commonly used therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2002 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that oral cyclosporine combination therapy led to new hair growth in 71% of patients with severe and refractory alopecia areata, though mild and transient side effects were common.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone may effectively promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata while causing fewer severe side effects compared to traditional pulse therapy.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study reports that oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone was effective in promoting hair regrowth and managing alopecia areata with fewer side effects than traditional pulse therapies.
January 1996 in “Human Ecology Forum” This study by Gerald Combs suggests that selenium may help prevent cancer, but both deficiency and excess can lead to serious health problems.
January 1981 in “The Journal of Toxicological Sciences” In this study, beagle dogs treated with hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment showed various toxic effects, including acne-like skin changes and organ atrophy, which returned to normal after a recovery period.
February 2023 in “Materials today bio” In this study, researchers developed a promising transdermal agent using Triton X-100-modified polyethyleneimine that successfully delivered genetic material to hair follicle cells in mice, potentially alleviating hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia by promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis.
August 2021 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” This study used computer simulations to evaluate the absorption of oral and topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that topical applications resulted in lower plasma concentrations, suggesting potential viability as a treatment option.
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January 2020 in “Obesity Surgery” This study observed that hair loss after bariatric surgery is the most common nutritional symptom linked to iron and protein deficiencies, while the causes of other symptoms remain unclear.
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October 2004 in “Adolescent Medicine Clinics” This article discusses the application and considerations of bariatric surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, highlighting the need for specialized programs but reporting no new clinical results.