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 study found a significant association between increased waist circumference and body mass index and female pattern hair loss in premenopausal women, suggesting the importance of screening for metabolic syndrome in these patients.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” This case report describes a young, healthy patient experiencing central retinal vein occlusion with cystoid macular edema while taking minoxidil for hair loss, which resolved without intervention after stopping the drug, leading to a recommendation for thorough medication history evaluations in similar cases.
March 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This case report highlighted the rarity and diagnostic challenges of a giant solitary trichoepithelioma occurring on the neck, noting that while typically benign, these tumors can rarely transform malignantly into basal cell carcinoma.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a Delphi survey among 441 European dermatology patients identified psychological impacts as the most significant issues affecting their lives, underscoring the need for psychological support in managing dermatological diseases.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” This study identified specific genetic variations associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Karnataka, which may help improve diagnosis and treatment.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” In this study, researchers identified specific SNPs associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in women from Karnataka, which could improve understanding of genetic mechanisms and aid in future diagnosis and treatment efforts.
February 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This study aimed to create and assess an herbal shampoo that prioritizes safety, efficacy, and quality, as an alternative to conventional shampoos that can cause side effects such as hair loss and scalp irritation.
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.
September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” In this study, females experienced a more significant decrease in quality of life from alopecia than males, with androgenetic alopecia causing greater impairment than alopecia areata.
In this observational study, researchers found that females and patients with androgenetic alopecia reported significantly greater quality-of-life impairment compared to males and those with alopecia areata.
August 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This review examines the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma for treating hair loss, highlighting the lack of standardized protocols for PRP preparation and delivery and reporting no new clinical results.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In male mice and rats, this study found that 17α-estradiol improves metabolic health by acting through estrogen receptor α, suggesting a potential target for treating chronic diseases in male mammals.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” In this study, the petroleum ether extract of Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis in Aloe vera gel showed improved hair growth initiation and completion times in rats, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting activity.
April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a male Persian cat with Cheyletiella spp. infestation causing alopecia and pruritus, which was successfully treated using ivermectin and selenium sulphide shampoo.
April 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” In this study of infertile Indonesian women with PCOS, researchers found no correlation between hirsutism, body measurements, and sexual dysfunction scores, but noted that hirsutism may be linked to higher anxiety levels.
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March 2018 in “PLOS Medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with androgen excess contributing to the risk.
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November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed a niosomal delivery system loaded with tretinoin and bicalutamide, optimized for follicular targeting in acne management, showing promising accumulation in hair follicles in animal models.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia patients showed significantly higher perifollicular lymphocytic inflammation and fibrosis compared to controls, emphasizing the need for histopathological evaluation during hair transplantation.
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January 2020 in “Annals of maxillofacial surgery” This study provides preliminary evidence that combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and concentrated growth factor therapy may significantly boost hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2020 in “Indonesian Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences” This article reviewed literature and found that Alginate-Chitosan-Fucoidan sponges may offer effective alternatives for wound dressing due to their enhanced wound healing abilities, attributed to good hemostatic and antibacterial properties, as well as excellent elasticity.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study found that while most adolescents with PCOS do not show overt diabetes, over half have insulin resistance, and ethnicity is a significant predictor of type 2 diabetes.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this case report, a young female with alopecia areata showed marked hair regrowth after treatment with an individualized homoeopathic remedy, suggesting potential benefits of homoeopathy for this condition.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Among patients with biopsy-proven FAPD in specialized hair clinics, this study found the condition is common in females around 52.5 years old, with treatment generally stabilizing or slightly improving hair loss, despite challenges in differentiating FAPD from androgenetic alopecia.
September 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that 19.5% of young girls screened using the Rotterdam criteria were diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, highlighting the importance of early screening and intervention.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found significant hair growth improvement with microneedling radiofrequency treatment in most patients with patterned hair loss, with minimal short-term adverse effects.
February 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews nutritional strategies for managing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes, but it does not report new clinical findings.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study from S.C.B. Medical College explored the clinico-etiological and histopathological patterns of erythroderma, observing psoriasis as the most common cause, followed by idiopathic cases and atopic or drug-induced dermatitis, highlighting the need for careful management and awareness of alternative medicine use.
March 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that using a trapezoid strip in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia minimizes follicular unit transection and yields significantly more grafts compared to an elliptical strip.
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July 2007 in “British Journal Of Nutrition” In this study, oral administration of Lactococcus lactis strain H61 to senescence-accelerated mice was linked to reduced bone density loss, less skin ulcer incidence, and reduced hair loss, along with altered immune responses.