March 2026 in “Balkan Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi” This review discusses the role of nurse navigators in managing polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting their support in symptom management, lifestyle changes, psychosocial care, and evidence-based practices, but presents no new findings.
This study reviews current pharmacological treatments for alopecia, highlighting minoxidil, 5α-reductase inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and other agents, and notes ongoing research aimed at improving their effectiveness and safety profiles.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hypothyroidism may cause vertigo symptoms like BPPV.
This study describes vitiligo as a chronic disorder where genetic, environmental, and immune factors contribute to skin depigmentation, with associations to other autoimmune diseases and potential links to oxidative stress.
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.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that dermatologists account for only 23% of social media posts about AGA therapy but have the highest average follower count, suggesting they could significantly enhance education on these platforms.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Hedychium spicatum, noting that while some traditional uses are supported by scientific studies, further research on its applications is needed.
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that combining low-level light therapy with topical minoxidil 5% may lead to better hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating female pattern hair loss compared to using each treatment alone.
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October 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a 6-year-old who developed autoimmune conditions including type III polyglandular autoimmune syndrome following drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, prompting an investigation into associated triggering factors.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This review discusses the potential of cell-derived nanovesicles as innovative treatment strategies for hair growth and provides no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further understanding of their mechanisms.
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December 1921 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” This article reviews historical cases and descriptions of perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, highlighting its characteristics and treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified that blocking the PTGDR2 receptor in human hair follicles in vitro and in mice reversed the hair growth inhibition caused by PGD2, suggesting a potential approach for treating alopecia.
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March 2013 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This publication discusses the political rationale behind the French regulator ANSM's decision to withdraw Diane®-35 from the market, in response to health concerns associated with third-generation oral contraceptives.
March 2026 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case report describes a 17-year-old boy with obesity who was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism, leading to myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury, and bradycardia. Following treatment with IV levothyroxine and liothyronine, his symptoms improved, and he achieved significant weight loss over five months.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This review discusses personalized treatment strategies and management approaches for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphasizing the need for multi-aspect assessments, but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This study highlights nasopharyngeal carcinoma as the fourth most common cancer in Indonesia, noting that its etiology involves genetic and environmental factors, while early detection often utilizes serology and imaging, with diagnosis confirmed by biopsy and histopathology.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report details a 56-year-old woman's diagnosis with an overlapping syndrome of dermatomyositis, systemic lupus, and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome, highlighted by purpura fulminans, treated successfully with immunosuppressants and plasmapheresis.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, high prevalence of thyroid disorders was observed among a random sample, with autoimmune processes being significant, and women notably comprising 95.65% of those studied.
June 2023 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This study explores how Dhatryadi rasayana, a polyherbal formulation with antioxidant properties, may help prevent and treat premature hair greying by addressing factors such as oxidative stress, nutritional deficiencies, and hormone imbalances, potentially through rasayana therapy.
April 2020 in “Food Research” This review discusses androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), its hair growth cycle mechanisms, and highlights the use of plant derivatives in its management, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with loose anagen hair syndrome, which may spontaneously improve or be aided by minoxidil therapy for faster resolution.
This review discusses types and prevention measures for chemotherapy-induced hair loss, highlighting scalp cooling as the most extensively used method to help prevent this condition, and reports no new clinical results.
November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful techniques, proper patient selection, and management strategies are crucial to minimize complications in facial plastic surgery.
August 2009 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This article reviews the multifactorial etiology and treatment options for alopecia in children, including potential genetic and autoimmune contributions, but provides no new clinical findings.
August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Internal Medicine” This review discusses significant developments in prostate cancer risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the evolving importance of prognostic factors and treatment implications.
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March 2014 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report observed that a 2-year-old girl with loose anagen hair syndrome experienced rapid and significant improvement without adverse effects from tapered minoxidil 5% treatment over 28 months.
September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History” Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
This review discusses how edible medicinal plants, specifically garlic, fenugreek, and artichoke, may help manage hyperlipidemia by altering blood lipid levels, potentially preventing cardiovascular issues.
January 2009 in “The Hastings Center Report” This review discusses the preventive use of finasteride for prostate cancer and highlights the unresolved safety concerns and potential over-diagnosis associated with its widespread recommendation.
December 2004 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, the Foxn1(-/-) nude phenotype was associated with an altered regulation of epithelial progeny in skin, offering a valuable model for investigating stem cell niche maintenance and regulation.