1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research observed that Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduced sebum production and improved sebum composition across different ethnicities, significantly decreasing skin oiliness and the likelihood of shiny skin when used in a cream applied twice daily for 28 days.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” This review highlights the potential benefits of biotin in treating skin disorders related to biotin deficiency but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case series suggests that Propionibacterium acnes colonization may contribute to the development of hair casts and diffuse non-scarring alopecia, as patients' symptoms improved with antibiotics targeting the bacteria.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The article in Dermatologic Therapy discusses clinical experiences with using tofacitinib to treat alopecia areata in 63 patients, but no specific results are reported in the abstract.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Physiology” In this study, a topical cream containing 3% lactic acid ferment lysate (VHProbi ® MixP) was found to significantly reduce sebum, porphyrin levels, and pore size, while increasing hydration and improving skin texture in participants with oily skin over a 60-day period.
January 2023 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” This study in Senegal reported that among women with hyperandrogenism, the primary diagnosis was polycystic ovarian syndrome, with symptoms including hirsutism, menstrual disorders, and acne.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmacology” This report describes a case where a food supplement containing Serenoa repens extract was associated with hot flashes and menarche in a 10-year-old girl being treated for hirsutism.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This systematic review suggests that botulinum toxin may be effective for treating certain scalp conditions, but the current evidence varies widely in quality and often derives from small observational studies.
January 2023 in “Yādgār.” This study found a significant relationship between COVID-19 vaccine injections and the occurrence of abnormal uterine bleeding, suggesting the need for more research on the vaccines' reproductive health effects.
This study found that Anovlar effectively reduced pain in severe dysmenorrhea cases and regulated cycles in oligomenorrhea patients, but some side effects and occasional treatment failures were reported.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This article reviews the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis, discussing its prevalence in specific populations, without providing new research findings.
August 2022 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” In this study, researchers analyzed plant materials with high anti-seborrhoeic potential, reviewing current studies on plant extracts that may offer therapeutic effects against seborrhea, suggesting that natural cosmetic formulations could safely reduce seborrhea without causing side effects.
This review discusses seborrheic dermatitis and pityriasis sicca but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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August 2015 in “Medical Hypotheses” This study discusses hormonal changes in gastroesophageal reflux disease that may affect sebaceous gland secretion but does not report new clinical results, suggesting a need for collaborative research in gastroenterology and dermatology.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reports no new data; it describes the role of sebum in influencing the skin microbiome and epithelial tissues and discusses its altered composition during transit through the sebaceous duct.
36 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, trichoscopic characteristics, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, without providing new clinical findings.
August 2026 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that among individuals with scalp seborrhoea, the scalp showed higher sebum levels, lower hydration, and compromised barrier function compared to other areas, and that a single shampoo application containing piroctone olamine significantly reduced sebum and oxidative stress markers.
April 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” In this case report, the authors identified that sebaceous gland atrophy, traditionally associated with psoriatic or drug-induced alopecia, can also appear in seborrheic dermatitis, complicating the histopathological evaluation of alopecia biopsies and emphasizing the need to consider seborrheic dermatitis in differential diagnoses.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review highlights the potential of several medicinal plants as treatments for seborrhea dermatitis by inhibiting Malassezia growth and reducing symptoms like itching and redness, amid challenges of drug adherence and side effects in existing therapies.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article discusses the potential association between the use of hair oils and the exacerbation of seborrheic dermatitis in black patients, suggesting more research is needed to understand their impact.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that applications of a shampoo and mousse containing plant extracts improved coat quality in dogs with a chronic keratinisation disorder without affecting skin hydration or hair lipids over the study period.
5 citations
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September 1991 in “Veterinary dermatology” In this study of seborrhoeic dermatitis in pigmy goats, researchers found that the disease has chronic cycles of remission and relapse without clear infectious or nutritional causes, and corticosteroid treatment provided only temporary relief.
6 citations
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October 2011 in “ISRN Ophthalmology” This study found that increased serum testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels may serve as diagnostic markers for seborrheic meibomian gland dysfunction in both genders.
3 citations
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October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review of seborrheic dermatitis highlights the role of complex immunoinflammatory processes in its pathogenesis and discusses emerging treatments, such as PDE4 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and microbiome-targeted therapies, which may benefit patients with severe or treatment-resistant forms, according to the authors.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Cureus” In this study, researchers found that among adolescent and adult female patients with seborrheic dermatitis, 60.9% had cutaneous comorbidities like acne, while 28.3% had systemic comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, though not all associations were statistically significant.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that specific hair care practices common among individuals with high-curl-pattern hair could exacerbate seborrheic dermatitis, presenting significant treatment challenges and psychological impacts, and emphasizes the need for further research to tailor culturally sensitive solutions.
46 citations
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November 1997 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
69 citations
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August 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
9 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that among patients with seborrheic dermatitis, the "dandelion" vascular conglomerate observed through trichoscopy was correlated with Malassezia scalp colonization.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “PubMed” The authors reviewed nine studies on various dermatological procedures for treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, noting significant efficacy in small cohorts with high patient satisfaction, but highlighted the need for further research to address challenges like cost, variable effectiveness, and long-term safety.