January 2026 in “Academic Journal of International University of Erbil” This study found that rural residents in the Erbil Governorate of Iraq had significantly higher vitamin D levels compared to urban residents, despite widespread awareness but limited preventive actions regarding vitamin D deficiency.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that hirsutism is a prevalent cosmetic issue among Iraqi women, with most cases being idiopathic and a significant portion having a familial history.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” This retrospective study in Duhok, Iraq, found that a minimal incision temporal brow lift achieved higher satisfaction rates in women and patients under local anesthesia, though complications like chronic postoperative pain occurred. Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy of this brow elevation method.
August 2025 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” This case-control study in Missan Province, Iraq, found that married women with PCOS had higher rates of obesity and menstrual irregularities, along with elevated testosterone, LH, and insulin levels, compared to healthy controls, highlighting significant hormonal and metabolic complications.
July 2024 in “Advancements in Life Sciences” This study, conducted in Basrah, Iraq, found that fungal infections were the most common cause of skin diseases in cats, followed by bacterial infections, parasitic infections, and alopecia.
April 2024 in “Iranian journal of veterinary medicine” This study in Mosul City, Iraq, examined mange infestation in rabbits, finding that 43.1% of 130 rabbits were infested, with Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi being most prevalent, and noted no significant gender differences but age-related variations in infestation rates.
August 2015 in “International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology” This study found that specific Y-chromosome alleles may influence susceptibility to prostate cancer in Iraqi males, suggesting their potential use in screening for the disease.
October 2025 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” In this study, researchers in Sulaimani Governorate, Iraq found that androgenetic alopecia in adults was more prevalent in females than males, with significant risk factors including family history, recent surgeries, and frequent use of hair styling tools.
August 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that individuals experiencing hair loss in Karbala, Iraq, showed significantly lower levels of vitamin D3, ferritin, and zinc than those with normal hair, suggesting a link between these deficiencies and hair loss risk.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 52-year-old woman with erythema annulare centrifugum after using topical luliconazole and oral itraconazole, suggesting a drug-induced reaction confirmed by a positive rechallenge test.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” This study found that pregnant women in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq, frequently have low serum zinc and ferritin levels, especially those experiencing hair loss, posing a significant public health concern.
June 2022 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” In this study, the most common skin abnormality among Iraqi COVID-19 patients was hair loss, particularly affecting younger females, while other manifestations appeared mostly in the active phase of the infection.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This case report describes two instances of white piedra, a fungal hair infection, and notes successful treatment with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole in one patient.
December 2024 in “PubMed” In a case-series study, researchers reported significant hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata patients after three months of treatment with a topical preparation called Freezia cream, which was developed by specialized medical professionals and approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Health.
November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” This study found that protective measures against COVID-19, such as prolonged mask-wearing and frequent hand washing, were associated with skin issues, hair loss, and nail brittleness among participants in Iraq.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” This study found that all participating depressed women in the sample had vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, suggesting a possible association between vitamin D levels and depression among women in Iraq.
January 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” This study found that variations in the genes PDCD4, miR-21, and miR-449b may significantly influence breast cancer progression, with higher PDCD4 serum levels linked to increased breastfeeding.
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April 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the clinical features of dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, highlighting its characteristic triad of symptoms, but provides no new research results.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that Malassezia folliculitis, common among young adult males, can be distinguished from truncal acne by its clinical features and responds well to antifungal treatment.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies” This study found that Regenera ActivaAMT significantly improved hair growth and patient satisfaction in both men and women with Androgenetic Alopecia, suggesting it may be an effective alternative to hair transplants.
September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This study found that a 3-month treatment with metformin significantly reduced serum luteinizing hormone, FSH, and testosterone concentrations in women with PCOS.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified four novel DSG4 mutations associated with monilethrix in 12 Jewish families, suggesting a recessive inheritance pattern and broader prevalence of DSG4-related hair disorders than previously recognized.
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December 2022 in “Advanced medical journal” This study observed that over two-thirds of women with hirsutism experienced a moderate decline in quality of life, with severity of hirsutism linked to greater impact.
January 2026 in “Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal” This study documented that dermatophytosis was highly prevalent in Basra's cats, particularly affecting males and cats under nine months, with lesions most frequent on ears, face, and abdomen.
April 2023 in “Tikrit Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, researchers assessed the effects of deferasirox in 85 children with ß-thalassemia in Kirkuk and reported that while 55.3% experienced a reduction in serum ferritin, 9.4% had adverse effects, indicating that deferasirox is generally well-tolerated as an iron chelator with modifiable side effects.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” This study analyzed serum vitamin D levels in patients with telogen effluvium to explore their potential relationship, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” This study discusses a hypothesis for repurposing non-cancer drugs and combining micronutrients to target cancer and cancer stem cells with fewer side effects, suggesting a potential new approach for more effective cancer therapy.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Biotechnology Research Center” This study found that hair dyes significantly affect DNA sequence analysis, with the organic extraction method performing better on hair shafts and the prepFiler kit yielding higher success for follicle-included samples.