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March 2020 in “Skin” This report highlights hyperpigmentation as an underreported side effect of topical cidofovir treatment for trichodysplasia spinulosa.
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October 2022 in “Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry” This study reported that zinc nanoparticles synthesized from Monotheca buxifolia leaf extract demonstrated significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth-promoting activities, with potential use as a bacterial biosensor.
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December 2013 in “Journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences” This study concluded that vitamins and protein tablets were more effective for reducing hair fall than shampoos and other medications, while herbal oils were preferable to chemical-based hair fall solutions.
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January 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” This study found that 81% of women with hirsutism experienced abnormal psychosocial effects, with anxiety and depression being most prevalent in young, working, and unmarried women.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This study found that alopecia areata is significantly associated with thyroid autoimmunity, but not with clinical or subclinical thyroid disease, in the Pakistani population.
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December 2019 in “The Professional Medical Journal” This study concluded that psoriasis and dermatitis herpetiformis are prevalent in celiac disease patients, while vitiligo is rare, highlighting the importance of routine screening for autoimmune skin manifestations.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine” This case report details a middle-aged man with multiple sclerosis who developed difficult-to-evaluate skin reactions after daclizumab treatment, noting only slight improvement with additional therapies.
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December 2017 in “Turkderm” This study investigated the factors affecting androgenetic alopecia and found no significant correlation between androgenetic alopecia and ischemia-modified albumin levels in young male subjects.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study developed a herbal hair serum using Bougainvillea glabra extract and found it to be a safe and stable formulation with potential for promoting hair growth, reducing hair fall, and nourishing the scalp, without causing skin irritation.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” This narrative literature review examined how linking embryonic development with non-genetic skin anomalies can improve diagnostic accuracy, guide prenatal counseling, and enrich dermatology education by revealing specific vulnerabilities in skin morphogenesis and supporting advances in regenerative medicine.
April 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Hair fall is not significantly linked to stress but is often caused by poor diet, low protein, and tight hairstyles.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that young females in Punjab, Pakistan, showed increased prevalence of PCOS symptoms, yet most were unaware of PCOS, suggesting a need for enhanced educational efforts.
August 2026 in “npj Biofilms and Microbiomes” In this study, researchers observed menopausal stage-specific differences in the prevalence and abundance of Malassezia species on the skin of 345 Asian women, linking menopause-driven skin changes to Malassezia-induced keratinocyte dysfunction and inflammation, which could contribute to dermatological diseases.
July 2026 in “The Professional Medical Journal” This study conducted in Peshawar, Pakistan, observed that individuals with Long COVID frequently reported systemic symptoms such as hair loss, headache, and fatigue, along with oral issues like loss of taste and dry mouth, highlighting the importance of incorporating oral symptom assessments in post-COVID care.
July 2026 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This study found that arthritis and mucocutaneous features are common at early stages of SLE, while sicca, vasculitis, and hematologic manifestations tend to increase as the disease progresses.
July 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study explored the decline in cashmere production in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats through RNA-seq analysis, finding that AKT1 expression and related signaling pathways are age-dependent, with peak AKT1 upregulation at 12 months aligning with peak cashmere production.
May 2026 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study observed that among 84 patients with alopecia areata, the majority were aware of the condition before diagnosis and perceived it as hereditary or exacerbated by stress, highlighting the need for both medical and psychosocial support to enhance their quality of life.
August 2025 in “South African Journal of Botany” This study found that among various polyherbal hair oil formulations using indigenous Bangladeshi plants, Formulation B was most effective, displaying strong antimicrobial activity and promoting hair regrowth in rabbits, surpassing the standard 2% minoxidil treatment, while also being safe for topical use.
In this study assessing post-menopausal Asian women, distinct shifts in Malassezia species prevalence on the skin were linked to increased inflammation and impaired skin barrier function, potentially driving disorders like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
This review highlights that recent advancements in diagnostics and therapies, including AI-enhanced imaging, biomarker analysis, and novel treatments like low-dose oral minoxidil and JAK inhibitors, are improving the precision and customization of hair loss management.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This study reviewed how certain phytochemicals can stimulate hair follicles, promote keratinocyte proliferation, and engage specific signaling pathways like Wnt/β-catenin and AKT, suggesting these natural compounds may offer safer alternatives for promoting hair growth. However, challenges in bioavailability and formulation standardization remain to be addressed.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study found that botulinum toxin-A significantly increased the diameter of the supratrochlear artery in a small patient group, suggesting potential vasodilatory benefits for treating ischemic conditions.
December 2024 in “Journal of Dental Panacea” In this retrospective study, QR678 Neo, a biomimetic peptide treatment for androgenetic alopecia, improved hair density by 30% compared to 18% with platelet-rich plasma, with patients reporting higher satisfaction.
November 2024 in “Human Cell” This study found that treating rat whisker follicle stem cells with retinoic acid and epidermal growth factor induced them to express synaptophysin, a marker of mature neurons, although there was a reduction in other neural markers, suggesting potential for neuro-regeneration applications.
May 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that people with chronic telogen effluvium had lower hair and serum iron levels and higher serum copper levels compared to healthy controls.
This source provides an overview of quercetin's therapeutic capabilities in skin wound healing, highlighting its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits but noting its poor solubility limits skin penetration; various delivery strategies have been explored to enhance its effectiveness.
February 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Medical Association” This study found that patients with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of zinc in their hair and serum compared to healthy controls, and observed a positive association between hair and serum zinc levels.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” This review analyzes Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy for facial aesthetics, discussing its principles, efficacy, safety, and future research directions, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This study investigated the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with gastritis in Southern Iraq, but the abstract does not report any specific results.
December 2023 in “̒Ulūm-i dārūyī” This review provides a comprehensive examination of the causes and treatments for hirsutism in women, highlighting the role of pharmacological therapies and novel nanotechnology-based methods in improving patient quality of life.