June 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health” In this study, researchers found that women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hair loss had significantly lower levels of ferritin, zinc, and vitamin D compared to men, and constructed a validated risk score to predict severe nutrient deficiencies in these patients.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses male-specific techniques for botulinum toxin application to enhance aesthetic treatment outcomes in men and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Infectious diseases News Opinions Training” This review discusses gene polymorphisms in COVID-19 patients but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that a medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide and salicylic acid effectively reduced symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in Chinese patients, but females experienced significantly lower rates of good effectiveness and tolerance compared to males.
This review discusses recent research on how sex hormones influence COVID-19 progression by affecting viral receptors, immune responses, and disease complications, and explores potential therapeutic uses based on clinical and assay studies.
January 2022 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” This study observed that obesity in Egyptian patients is associated with various skin disorders, including acne and stretch marks, with variations in prevalence between females and males.
January 2012 in “The Journal of Practical Medicine” The study reported that the average number of follicular units and hairs on the scalp in healthy Chinese Han individuals is lower than in Caucasian and African populations, which may inform hair transplantation practices.
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January 2010 in “Clinical Medicine Insights Endocrinology and Diabetes” In this study, hair from forearms showed higher cortisol levels than hair from lower legs, suggesting a localized cortisol response in hair.
June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients in Kuwait had higher odds of death, ICU admission, ARDS, and pneumonia compared to Kuwaiti patients.
June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” In this study, researchers found that while chest hair can be a reliable alternative to scalp hair for ethylglucuronide testing, seasonal factors may affect concentration levels and should be considered in result interpretation.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that a notable percentage of COVID-19 patients experienced post-infection telogen effluvium, although no significant associations with infection-related factors were identified.
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines how male facial anatomy and behavior contribute to sexual dimorphism in facial aging, pointing to factors that accelerate aging in men but presents no new clinical results.
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January 2015 in “Hormones and Cancer” This study found that androgen receptor inactivation in male and female mice reduced susceptibility to DMBA-induced skin cancer, but the effect varied by the carcinogenesis model.
October 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss negatively impacts quality of life, and psychological support can help.
August 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This meta-analysis found that PRP monotherapy improved hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients but did not affect hair diameter, with stronger effects observed in male subjects.
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July 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that males have significantly longer hair on their thighs compared to females, mainly due to a longer anagen phase and a greater rate of growth.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary reviews the evidence for microinflammation's role in pattern hair loss and suggests that further studies with age- and sex-matched controls are needed to substantiate the findings.
January 2013 in “Xiandai shengwu yixue jinzhan” This retrospective study found that finasteride may be effective for treating severe acne, though BMI and history of acne have minimal influence on acne severity.
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May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses the state-of-the-art knowledge on pseudoxanthoma elasticum, summarizing recent advancements in genetics, pathomechanisms, and potential treatments but reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma is a low-risk treatment for androgenic alopecia with good patient satisfaction and positive objective outcomes, but further research is needed to refine methods and standardize outcome measurements.
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed and validated a mass spectrometric method to measure hydroxy-androgens in serum, which aids in understanding androgen synthesis in castration resistant prostate cancer.
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers characterized the normal scalp hair properties in South Koreans, observing that hair density declined with age and varied across scalp sites, while hair thickness patterns remained relatively stable until later in life.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This study found that internal medicine inpatients had numerous undiagnosed skin conditions, notably age-related ones, and often requested treatment for symptomatic issues like xerosis, indicating a need for proper dermatological care.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, dandruff treatment with anti-dandruff shampoos was found to effectively reduce symptoms and enhance emotional wellbeing, indirectly improving daily functioning by alleviating scalp-related emotional distress, though it did not affect self-esteem.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that adults with alopecia areata exhibited trichoscopic features of empty follicular openings and tulip hair, while children showed more honeycomb pigment patterns and pohlpinkus constriction on their scalp lesions.
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October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study reports that hedgehog pathway inhibitors, sonidegib and vismodegib, showed distinct adverse event patterns in real-world data, suggesting the need for further research to confirm these findings.
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April 2024 in “JAAD International” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly higher medication adherence than those with atopic dermatitis, potentially due to the stability and controllability of alopecia areata symptoms.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that shed hairs from the root significantly outnumber broken hairs during hair fall, particularly in Chinese male and female participants, with shedding predominantly occurring during washing.
July 2026 in “Endocrine and Metabolic Science” This study found that dyslipidemia was associated with a higher risk of androgenic alopecia in females, driven by low HDL and multiple lipid abnormalities, but not in males.
April 2026 in “Academia Polonica.” In this study, researchers explored the hormonal and biochemical factors linked to alopecia in women, highlighting how various factors such as nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and stress may influence hair loss patterns, necessitating a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment approach in trichological practice.