February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This paper reviews plica polonica, a rare hair disorder linked historically to poor hygiene and now to severe self-neglect or medical conditions, and outlines various treatment and preventive strategies but reports no new findings.
November 2024 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” In this study, changing lifestyle habits, maintaining scalp hygiene, and using medications like Minoxidil were reported to help prevent and treat hair loss conditions such as androgenetic and scarring alopecia, which may otherwise impact brain protection by reducing scalp hair.
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November 2020 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that lack of sleep, increased physical activity, and alopecia were associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 infection, while low-dose alcohol intake, hand hygiene, and daily fruit consumption were linked to reduced morbidity.
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June 2017 in “BJU international” In this review, the authors highlight the occupational risks faced by pregnant urologists, such as radiation and exposure to certain medications, and emphasize the importance of avoiding specific drugs and practicing good hygiene, but note limited data on radiation risk.
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May 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews the epidemiology, presentation, and treatment of tinea infections and offers no new clinical findings, advocating for the use of oral antifungals and proper hygiene practices.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study observed high prevalence of community-acquired infections, such as taenia and scabies, causing skin lesions in antenatal women, likely associated with factors like poor hygiene and socioeconomic challenges.
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October 2023 in “Medicina” This study found that scabies is the most common dermatological condition among children in Pakistan, with poor hygiene and exposure to pets or livestock being notable risk factors.
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January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” This study found that repealing tampon taxes in New Jersey predominantly benefited low-income consumers, making menstrual hygiene products more accessible to them, while high-income consumers shared the tax break with producers.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study documented a case of Dipylidium caninum infection in a 4-month-old female dog, effectively treated with a deworming medication, resulting in significant improvement and no worms detected after five days. Routine deworming and maintaining hygienic conditions are recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review examines the regulatory frameworks and definitions of quasi-drugs in South Korea and Japan, where cosmeceuticals like medicated shampoos and anti-hair loss agents are developed and marketed, providing consumers with more hygienic and preventive care options under specific safety and effectiveness oversight.
January 2025 in “Tropical Medicine and Health” This study observed a high prevalence of noninfectious skin disorders among orphaned children in Egyptian orphanages, linked significantly to hygiene conditions and highlighting the need for comprehensive care strategies.
This case study from Morocco reports the country's first suspected instance of Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans, identified in a 25-year-old member of the national judo team, highlighting the need for screening and improved hygiene in sports environments to prevent potential outbreaks.
April 2024 in “Dermatology Reports” In this study, Saudi Arabian women showed moderate awareness of eyebrow microblading, yet many lacked knowledge of hygiene practices, indicating a need for more public education on the procedure's risks and standards.
February 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that pityriasis capitis was the most common skin disease among 507 hostellers in Pudukottai, followed by acne vulgaris and pediculosis capitis, with factors such as poor hygiene, lack of sunscreen use, junk food intake, and stress contributing to their prevalence.
June 2022 in “Foodsci: Indian journal of research in foods and nutrition” This review discusses various perimenstrual and menstrual problems and suggests that lifestyle changes, improved diet, exercise, and hygiene can help reduce these issues, though it reports no new clinical findings.
November 2010 in “Deleted Journal” This study reported that a newly formulated clear liquid shampoo with lavender oil may be effective and acceptable for dandruff control and overall hair and scalp hygiene, based on tests with twenty volunteers.
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October 2020 in “Food Science and Technology” This study identified nine fungal genera, including Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium, in dry salted shrimp samples from Rio Branco, Acre, highlighting the need for improved hygienic practices in processing to prevent potential public health risks from mycotoxin producers.
June 2025 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” This article reviews the genetic diversity, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention strategies of feline calicivirus in domestic cats, but reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of vaccination and proper hygiene.
December 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This case report from Darmasaba Village, Bali, identified Colisepticemia in a 27-day-old chicken, based on clinical signs, pathology, and laboratory tests, and highlighted the need for improved farm hygiene and sanitation to prevent disease spread.
April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” This study found that repeated use of a protein hair conditioner, followed by hot air and gamma irradiation, may lower serum collagen I and increase heat shock protein concentrations in rats, suggesting potential cumulative risks.
16 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of empirical legal studies” This study found that the elimination of the tampon tax in New Jersey was fully passed on to consumers, benefiting low-income consumers more than high-income consumers.
April 2012 in “Lab Animal” Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
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December 2022 in “Parodontologiya” This study found that adding carboxytherapy to standard periodontal treatment significantly reduced inflammation and restored blood flow without causing adverse effects, indicating its high effectiveness as part of a comprehensive approach to treating inflammatory periodontal diseases.
September 2025 in “BioMed” In this case report and literature review, researchers observed that black hairy tongue syndrome can be improved by dietary restrictions and local care, identifying factors like antibiotics, malignancies, and certain medications as common triggers, with resolution achieved by eliminating these factors when possible.
January 2025 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This abstract introduces dandruff as a key obstacle to achieving beautiful hair and a healthy scalp, noting its impact on appearance and self-confidence, but it does not provide study results.
43 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This narrative review explores the historical use and significance of cosmetics in ancient India, detailing various formulations and botanical ingredients documented in Ayurvedic texts, but it reports no new research findings.
35 citations
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This case series reports telogen effluvium in three patients following severe Sars-Cov-2 infection and suggests a potential association that merits further investigation.
35 citations
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April 2006 in “Ocular Surface” This review discusses adverse effects of cosmetic products and procedures on the ocular surface, including mild discomfort to severe vision-threatening conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed increased online searches for "acne," "eczema," and "hair loss" but decreased interest in "botox," "skin cancer," and some other terms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey and Italy.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This abstract outlines a questionnaire study conducted among doctors and nurses in Turkey during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, but it provides no new results.