31 citations
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September 2015 in “BJUI” This study found that men aged 50 and older with clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia have a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than those without the condition in the UK primary care population.
28 citations
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February 2023 in “Healthcare” This study found a notably high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among apparently healthy individuals in Pakistan, with high triglycerides, low HDL, and central obesity identified as significant risk factors.
28 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pediatric alopecia areata is rare, affecting more girls than boys, and peaks at ages 9-12.
28 citations
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July 2015 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with lichen planus, especially those with mucosal involvement, which is associated with increased cardiovascular and diabetes risk.
26 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” This study observed that dental erosion was common among adolescents in Pasto, Colombia, with dietary habits like frequent juice consumption and snacking on artificially flavored lemon products linked to increased risk.
25 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that nutritional deficiencies, particularly in amino acids and certain micronutrients, are common in individuals with hair loss across all types of alopecia.
25 citations
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July 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that skin diseases, particularly foot problems, are prevalent among male boarding school students, with many students unaware of their condition or not seeking medical help.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of natural science, biology and medicine” This study reported a 10% prevalence of Tinea capitis among school-going urban children in Kolkata, with a higher rate observed in boys.
24 citations
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March 2001 in “PubMed” In this study, the researchers reported a high prevalence of specific cutaneous lesions in the Freixo de Espada à Cinta population, with significant associations between demographic factors and lesion types.
23 citations
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December 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study highlights a scarcity of data and treatment guidelines for vitiligo in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, emphasizing the need for regional epidemiological studies and tailored management approaches.
22 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that metabolic syndrome or related metabolic issues are common among the family members of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
20 citations
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June 2012 in “Human Reproduction” This study observed that pregnant women with polycystic ovarian syndrome had a higher prevalence and incidence of cervical insufficiency compared to those without PCOS.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract contains no research findings but is a snippet of a website interface for JAMA Dermatology.
18 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study in Japan identified an estimated prevalence of alopecia areata between 1.45% and 2.18%, highlighting a significant psychological burden and potential unmet need for treatment among affected individuals.
17 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study of women with PCOS, hirsutism strongly correlated with metabolic abnormalities, while acne and androgenic alopecia were not clear markers of biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.
16 citations
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March 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.
15 citations
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October 2019 in “BMJ Open” This protocol outlines a nationwide study to investigate the prevalence of metabolic and reproductive abnormalities, anxiety, and depression in Brazilian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, aiming to inform public health strategies.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “General Hospital Psychiatry” The study found that patients with schizophrenia have a higher prevalence of skin diseases than those without, highlighting the importance of proper skin care in this population.
15 citations
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March 2011 in “TURKDERM” This study found that eczema was the most common skin condition among children attending a pediatric dermatology clinic in Turkey.
15 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that neonatal occipital alopecia was associated with maternal age, delivery method, and gestational age, supporting the view that it is a physiological condition rather than an acquired alopecia.
15 citations
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January 1970 in “Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University” This study found that 62.5% of street dogs in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, were infested with mites, with higher prevalence in younger, male, and poorer health dogs, potentially posing a public health threat.
14 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This study suggests that female patients with alopecia areata, especially those with nail abnormalities and atopic diseases, may have higher rates of coexisting autoimmune diseases.
14 citations
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December 2019 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome had higher body mass index and hormone levels compared to healthy women, with hyperandrogenism symptoms like hirsutism and alopecia more prevalent among the obese participants.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “PLOS ONE” This study found non-melanoma skin cancer in 7.2% of elderly residents in long-term care facilities in Berlin, highlighting the need for more routine skin cancer screenings in these settings.
13 citations
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November 2024 in “BMC Psychiatry” This study found that women with PCOS have a high prevalence of depression and anxiety, with poor mental well-being linked to both conditions, suggesting the need for mental health screening in these patients.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS in Thai adolescents was 5.29%, with moderate acne identified as the strongest associated risk factor.
11 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that the prevalence of hyperprolactinaemia in healthy premenopausal female blood donors is low and not affected by hormonal contraceptive use, with stress-related factors being the most common cause.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” In this study, the prevalence of insulin resistance in reproductive-aged Thai women with polycystic ovary syndrome was found to be 20%, with age, waist circumference, acanthosis nigricans, and dyslipidemia as significant predictors.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, telogen effluvium was commonly found to be associated with iron-deficiency anemia and hypothyroidism among female patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
9 citations
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December 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” This brief communication does not contain an abstract and reports no new research findings on the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in fertile and infertile women in Minia Governorate, Egypt.