34 citations
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August 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This descriptive study reports that zinc deficiency in two dairy goats likely resulted from hereditary malabsorption, requiring life-long zinc supplementation to prevent skin lesions.
12 citations
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September 1981 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This case study reports that oral zinc therapy improved hair growth and pigmentation in a young girl with sucrase deficiency and low zinc levels.
June 2017 in “Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices” This study enumerates the traditional uses of Begonia malabarica by tribes in Tamil Nadu, where it is reported to be used for treating a variety of ailments, with further research planned to evaluate its biological potential.
March 2026 in “Psychosomatic Medicine and General Practice” This study found that women with mixed alopecia had significantly lower levels of hardiness and resilience compared to those with metabolic alopecia, and these lower adaptive resources were associated with increased psychological maladaptation.
March 2026 in “Ukrains kyi Visnyk Psykhonevrolohii” In this study, female patients with mixed alopecia reported significantly lower quality of life compared to those with metabolic alopecia, with poorer psychological well-being and personal fulfillment, linked closely to mental maladaptation severity, suggesting a biopsychosocial treatment approach.
December 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, a unique immunological mechanism was observed in an 11-year-old girl where the presence of one autoimmune disease appeared to prevent the manifestation of another, leading to the withdrawal of one type of lesion when another appeared.
August 2025 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” This study investigated psychosocial adaptation in women with diffuse alopecia, finding that adaptation disorders, particularly related to depression and anxiety, more significantly impacted psychosocial adaptation than the alopecia's origin, highlighting areas for targeted psychological intervention.
January 2017 in “Corpus Université Laval (Université Laval)” This study found that dutasteride may offer neuroprotective effects on dopaminergic neurons in an animal model of early-stage Parkinson's disease, suggesting potential therapeutic use.
39 citations
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January 2010 in “Trends in Parasitology” This opinion article explores the possibility of repurposing anticancer drugs, like methotrexate, as antimalarials, highlighting that toxicity might be manageable with appropriate dosing according to Paracelsus' law.
20 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review highlights the potential of regenerative medicine therapies, particularly stem cells, in treating a range of chronic diseases and injuries, while also discussing advancements and limitations in their application in Malaysia compared to other Asian countries.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive cheek hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
1 citations
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January 2009 In this case report, a 25-year-old man with nevus comedonicus showed no improvement from keratolytics and topical tretinoin, but had success with surgical excision of the lesions.
January 2025 in “The International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases” This study explored how vitamin B12 is essential for hair growth and nervous system health, highlighting that factors causing its malabsorption, like gastric issues and smoking, can lead to optic neuropathy and hair loss.
This study found that four bacterial isolates from a microbiology laboratory collection demonstrated resistance to selenate, with molecular analysis showing they closely resemble different strains of Bacillus megaterium.
November 2011 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” This article reviews the use of 5alpha-reductase inhibitors for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia and reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses madarosis, its diverse causes, and suggests follicular unit transplantation as a useful treatment for scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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February 2020 in “GEMA Online Journal of Language Studies” This review discusses the challenges and advantages of learning to read in Bahasa Melayu, Tamil, and Chinese for bilingual Malaysian children, highlighting how phonological and morphological awareness influence reading acquisition.
8 citations
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” This study found that early biochemical screening and molecular confirmation are crucial for distinguishing profound from partial biotinidase deficiency, which supports timely treatment and management in symptomatic children.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This study documented the traditional medicinal uses of 60 plant species in Kolli Hills, India, highlighting their importance in the healthcare of the local tribal community.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” This review discusses the use of ten common Malaysian medicinal plants in cosmetic formulations for treating skin and hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “ScholarWorks (Walden University)” This phenomenological study reported that Malaysian women with PCOS experience significant emotional, social, and physical challenges affecting their quality of life, highlighting the need for improved patient-centered care.
November 2021 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” In this report, an 11-year-old girl and her 14-year-old brother developed marking nut dermatitis from an amulet, highlighting the importance of recognizing cultural practices in diagnosing skin conditions.
This community service event in Malang, Indonesia, reported positive responses to using virgin coconut oil and fish oil as supportive therapy for treating fungal infections in cats, promoting hair regeneration, and educating pet owners.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that current clinical, microscopic, and laboratory analyses did not reliably distinguish Alaskan malamutes with coat funk from normal dogs, indicating more research with larger samples is needed.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “European Journal of Histochemistry” This study demonstrates a varied distribution of keratins in the epidermis of the Malayan pangolin, suggesting evolutionary adaptations related to their distinctive scales.
April 2024 in “JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns” This study observed that self-affirmation therapy significantly reduced anxiety levels in students before they carried out structured presentation tasks, as indicated by statistical analysis showing a p-value of 0.000.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Sains Insani” This study focused on Shaykh Abbas Kuta Karang, a prominent 19th-century Malay scholar, and his influential medical manuscript, Al-Rahmah fi al-Tib wa al-Hikmah, which documents traditional Malay medical knowledge spanning human anatomy, dietary principles, and treatments for various illnesses.
June 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” In this study, researchers identified high levels of multidrug resistance in E. coli samples from broiler chickens in Malang Regency, with all positive samples resistant to multiple antibiotics including Erythromycin, Bacitracin, and Amoxicillin.
15 citations
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September 2005 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” This study found that trilostane treatment led to complete hair regrowth in three Alaskan malamutes with ACTH-stimulated elevated 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels within 6 months without any recognized adverse effects.