January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” In this animal study, a topical gel containing ethyl-methyl-hydroxypyridine succinate showed potential in accelerating hair regrowth and improving skin biochemical parameters in rats with chemically induced alopecia, suggesting its possible benefit for alopecia related to oxidative stress.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This case study reports that carbimazole therapy led to significant hair regrowth and a drop in thyrotropin receptor antibody levels in an 11-year-old girl diagnosed with alopecia areata and Graves' disease.
August 2022 in “Turkish journal of veterinary research” This study found that dogs with clinical demodicosis experienced oxidative stress, indicated by higher MDA (a marker of oxidation) and lower antioxidant levels, compared to control and post-treatment groups.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes an unusual instance of myxedema in a woman with severe hypothyroidism, presenting with skin findings in atypical locations and improvement following levothyroxine treatment.
This study suggests that ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile may be effective for functional food and nutraceutical use due to its strong 5α-reductase, IL-6 inhibition, and lipid peroxidation activities without cytotoxic effects.
January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that DHEAS levels were lower in anti-TPO Ab positive PCOS patients compared to those who were negative, indicating a possible link between autoimmunity and reduced DHEAS in these patients.
This study found that urinary and serum selenium levels were the most sensitive biomarkers for selenium intake in adult dogs, with serum GPx responding more quickly than whole blood GPx.
January 2014 in “Dongwu yingyang xuebao” The study concluded that a dietary vitamin A level of 10,000 IU/kg optimally supports growth performance, fur quality, and antioxidant function in growing Rex rabbits.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo linchuang xinlixue zazhi” This study found that oxidative stress from chronic restraint stress delayed the anagen phase in the hair cycle of mice, but antioxidant treatment partially reversed this effect.
This article provides an overview of various selenium-based products, their uses in treating conditions from cancer to dandruff, and lists potential adverse effects and interactions, but reports no new results.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” This article reviews potential pathomechanisms of vitiligo, emphasizing membrane alterations involving cholesterol and cardiolipin, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2006 in “Basic & Clinical Medicine” In this study, injection of hair keratin artificial material into rats did not significantly affect leucocytes or blood plates compared to normal saline, suggesting its histocompatibility.
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March 2018 in “Trends in Plant Science” This review discusses the role of reactive oxygen species in regulating oscillating apoplastic pH gradients and growth in plant root hairs and pollen tubes, reporting no new experimental results.
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April 2023 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers in Basrah, Iraq, observed that iodine deficiency in cross-breed goat kids led to goiter, slow growth, and various biochemical changes, including increased TSH and hypercholesterolemia, suggesting the need for improved maternal diet to reduce these issues and associated mortality risks.
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November 2023 in “Rice” This study found that PRX102, a peroxidase with a unique polar localization pattern, plays a role in root hair growth by aiding the transport of materials to the tips of growing root hairs.
April 2024 in “Acta scientific dental sciences” This case study describes a 45-year-old male with black hairy tongue who experienced complete resolution of tongue discoloration and improved halitosis after receiving treatment focused on enhanced oral hygiene, tongue brushing, and smoking cessation.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that patients with vitiligo commonly had facial involvement and associated autoimmune thyroid disease, highlighting the importance of monitoring thyroid antibodies and regular follow-up.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This study observed that among rheumatoid arthritis patients, 22% had thyroid dysfunction, with hypothyroidism as the most common, and weight gain and cold intolerance were significant predictors.
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September 2008 in “Andrologia” In this study, treatment with finasteride altered the expression patterns of antioxidant enzymes in the epididymis of rats, potentially affecting its protective function for spermatozoa.
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that women with PCOS have significantly higher prevalence and levels of thyroid autoantibodies, with these elevated levels suggesting a potential independent autoimmune activation associated with PCOS.
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May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that premature hair greying may be associated with low serum ferritin and raised anti-TPO levels.
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February 2022 in “Preprints.org” This study found that fermented red ginseng marc alleviated skin lesions, reduced inflammation, and demonstrated antioxidant effects in an AD-like mouse model, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for atopic dermatitis.
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March 2015 in “Hepatitis Monthly” This case report identified dystrophic anagen effluvium as a previously unreported dermatological side effect of PEG-INF-α-2a/RBV combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C infection.
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the influence of thyroid hormone on skin and hair health, emphasizing its role in epidermal homeostasis and hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
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July 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher levels of several autoantibodies compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential autoimmune component to PCOS that might aid in better disease characterization and personalized management.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” This case report details a patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism who experienced multiple health issues that improved with comprehensive treatment including Thyroxin replacement and other supportive measures.
April 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case study identified a 22-year-old patient with multiple autoimmune syndrome type 3, involving lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroiditis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo.
January 1990 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that peanut agglutinin binding patterns after neuraminidase pretreatment can help differentiate malignant melanoma from nevocellular nevus in skin specimens.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a 10% carbamide peroxide solution significantly reduced acne lesions more effectively than a vehicle solution, suggesting it as a safe and effective alternative to benzoyl peroxide for treating mild to moderate acne.
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September 2021 in “Data in brief” This study observed that bleaching brown human hair with persulfate salts and hydrogen peroxide induced significant conformational changes in keratin, particularly affecting disulfide bridges and oxidized sulfur species, which may inform the development of hair restorative treatments.