August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that dermatological and hair changes, like skin sagging and hair shedding, commonly occur early during weight loss with GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlighting the need for tailored dermatological care alongside treatment.
May 2026 in “Nursing Reports” This study found that Slovak breast cancer survivors experience moderate overall quality of life, with variations across domains linked to treatment types and sociodemographic factors, pointing to the need for tailored supportive care.
March 2026 in “Health Psychology Report” In this study, individuals with alopecia and psoriasis reported higher body shame and depressive symptoms and lower self-compassion compared to the general population, with self-compassion mediating the relationship between external shame and anxiety and depression symptoms.
This study introduced a deep learning framework combining multiple convolutional neural networks to detect scalp and hair disorders and classify hair fall stages, reporting higher precision and robustness in detection and classification compared to individual CNN models.
February 2026 in “Psycho-Oncologie” This narrative review highlights that alopecia areata significantly impacts the psychological wellbeing of cancer patients, contributing to distress, anxiety, and depression, and underscores the importance of integrating dermatologic care with psycho-oncology to improve patient outcomes.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This source discusses a Phase 2 trial by Hu et al. that evaluated the efficacy of topical GT20029 compared to a placebo, though the abstract does not provide specific results.
January 2026 in “ITM Web of Conferences” This review examines the current state of automated vitiligo detection systems, noting a lack of large, diverse datasets and consistent imaging conditions, while comparing traditional and modern machine learning approaches to improve reliability and applicability.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new tool helps better assess and treat hair loss in Chinese men.
December 2025 in “Dinasti International Journal of Management Science” This study reviewed existing research and concluded that digital marketing strategies, like social media engagement and influencer collaboration, effectively increase consumer interest and brand recognition for Manila Sapodilla Seed Oil Extract Emulsion in the competitive beauty and hair care market.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the impact of performance-enhancing substances, like androgenic steroids, on female athletes, particularly focusing on female pattern hair loss and associated physical and psychosocial issues, and highlights the need for further research.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study introduces ALUDWIG, an automated tool for assessing female androgenic alopecia severity from smartphone images, which may offer a more consistent alternative to current scoring methods like the Ludwig scale.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Nursing Education and Research” In this qualitative study, researchers explored the impact of hyperandrogenism on young female adults, identifying themes including appearance-related challenges, emotional distress, social support issues, and insufficient knowledge, which all affect well-being.
In this case report, a 74-year-old woman with progressive alopecia unresponsive to minoxidil was diagnosed with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, illustrating the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in primary care for accurate diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.
January 2025 in “Open Science Framework” This abstract outlines the genetic and biological processes of hair growth, highlighting that various hair disorders can have significant medical, aesthetic, and psychological impacts, though specific research findings or results were not reported.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Urology” This review reports that treatments for urological cancers, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, often result in significant dermatological side effects that negatively affect patients' quality of life and treatment adherence, highlighting a need for better management strategies and further research.
May 2024 in “Psychotherapie Forum” In this single-case study, researchers found that a combination of behavior and hypnotherapy led to positive psychological changes in a patient with Alopecia areata but did not result in hair regrowth, suggesting psychosomatic approaches may not address the hair loss mechanism.
April 2024 in “Journal of burn care & research” This study found that most patients with burn scar alopecia chose to pursue multiple surgical treatments regardless of total body surface area affected or gender, highlighting the importance of personalized aesthetic goals in post-burn care.
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.
April 2024 in “BMC veterinary research” The article on the stomach-protecting effects of Cibotium barometz hair was retracted due to unreliable data.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This study found that Sudanese epilepsy patients prioritize medication intake despite cosmetic effects from antiepileptic drugs, which may be influenced by cultural perceptions unique to the population.
August 2023 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This research explored the impact of chemotherapy on scalp conditions in cancer patients, finding significant textural differences through imaging analysis between those who experienced hair loss and those who retained hair, suggesting potential changes in scalp morphology during hair regrowth.
June 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This case report describes a 10-year multidisciplinary treatment of a transgender woman in Slovenia, reporting a successful medical and social transition with stable emotional health, abstinence from alcohol, and no regrets following her transition.
May 2023 in “Indian journal of science and technology” This study found that an Attention-based Balanced Multi-Task Deep learning system achieved a 95.11% accuracy in classifying Alopecia Areata conditions using hair and scalp images, outperforming classical methods.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that using 3D total body imaging with convolution neural networks accurately identifies risk phenotypes for melanoma, suggesting improved objective stratification for early detection and prevention.
March 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, this study observed a median depression incidence of 36.6%, significantly higher than the 14.2% reported in women without the syndrome.
January 2023 in “MIMESIS” This study interpreted McDonald's Father's Day advertising posters using semiotic analysis, finding that the imagery and text symbolically represent a father figure and McDonald's branding to celebrate the occasion.
This article discusses the impact of lifestyle factors on skin conditions and STDs, highlighting the need for more attention to environmental, psychological, and social influences on dermatological health; it reports no new results.
October 2022 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study reviews polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on its hormonal and metabolic disturbances and related skin lesions, but provides no new clinical findings.
July 2022 in “Bőrgyógyászati és Venerológiai Szemle” This review discusses recent advancements in mobile technology and artificial intelligence for dermatology, offering an overview of their current applications but reports no new clinical findings.
This thesis presents the development of the Breast Utility Instrument (BUI), a new tool for assessing health-related quality of life specifically in breast cancer patients.