8 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of medicine and life” This study found that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, was prevalent among 24% of COVID-19 patients, likely triggered by stress and medication related to the illness.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Advances in preventive medicine” Among 255 subjects with diabetes, this study found an 88.4% prevalence of skin conditions and 15.7% prevalence of nail manifestations, linked with factors like age and disease duration.
7 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study reported that polycystic ovarian syndrome is common among women with adult onset acne, with obesity and hirsutism showing significant associations.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher levels of periodontal disease compared to women without the condition.
7 citations
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October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study quantified hair shedding in women without female pattern hair loss and found that about 40% experienced excessive shedding during hair washing, emphasizing the need for further research into this common concern.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, metabolic syndrome was common among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, with a significant association with higher BMI and prevalent dyslipidemia.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This study found that skin disorders were more common among schoolchildren in Kashmir Valley, North India, with eczema and acne vulgaris being the most prevalent conditions.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Saudi journal for health sciences” This study in Al-Taif, KSA, observed a higher-than-expected prevalence of alopecia areata, predominantly linked to autoimmune causes, with topical corticosteroids and systemic vitamins identified as the most effective treatment.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Women s Health Reports” This study identified a moderately high prevalence of PCOS and significant associations with factors like hyperprolactinemia and menstrual irregularities in the sample, emphasizing the importance of awareness and early diagnosis to potentially reduce PCOS burden.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Al-mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of veterinary sciences” This study conducted in Egypt evaluated antifungal treatments for sheep with dermatophytosis, finding that tioconazole cream, clotrimazole spray, and fluconazole capsules were effective, with tioconazole cream providing an easily applicable and highly effective topical option, achieving a 100% cure rate in the short term.
4 citations
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March 2022 in “Transgender Health” This study reports that psoriasis prevalence among transgender individuals is similar to that in the general population, with possible links to gender-affirming hormone therapy needing more research.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” This study found that 66.3% of primary healthcare center attendees in the Jazan region reported experiencing hair loss, with the majority being female and most commonly identifying telogen effluvium.
4 citations
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August 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in Turkish society is higher than in Asian and African communities but similar to European populations.
4 citations
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January 1970 in “Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that 88.89% of examined domestic and stray cats in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, were infested with arthropods, notably Ctenocephalides felis felis, with higher prevalence in females and in summer for certain infections.
3 citations
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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.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study observed that tinea capitis is prevalent among school children in Karachi, with T. violaceum as the most common organism and asymptomatic carriers possibly facilitating its spread.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Jurnal Health Sains” This study describes the demographic distribution of seborrheic dermatitis patients in Banda Aceh, identifying an increase in male prevalence from 2016 to 2019 and varied age group prevalence across the years.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease compared to those without the condition, highlighting the importance of screening for thyroid issues in this population.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Biology” This review highlights cobalt's essential role in vitamin B12 metabolism and its biomedical applications but also warns of health risks from high levels and environmental contamination, discussing remediation methods like phytoremediation.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cureus” In this study conducted in the Makkah region, researchers observed that hair loss, mostly telogen effluvium, is a prevalent post-COVID-19 symptom, particularly among women and those with multiple health issues.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Menopause” This study found that female pattern hair loss was common in postmenopausal women, with body mass index being a significant associated factor.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” This study found that 19.2% of male university students had early-onset androgenetic alopecia, with family history, unhealthy diet, and certain lifestyle factors linked to its increased risk.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” This review discusses the potential link between low serum vitamin D levels and androgenetic alopecia and reports that vitamin D might be useful for diagnosis and treatment, but no new clinical results are included.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Bali Medical Journal” In this study involving patients with coronary artery disease, a preauricular crease was present in 77% of cases, suggesting it may be worth investigating for association with the condition.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that female pattern hair loss was highly prevalent among a multiracial Brazilian population, affecting over 30% of women, and age was a significant risk factor.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” This study found that urinary tract infections were prevalent among the Egyptian population, with 31.1% of Enterobacteriaceae strains showing multidrug resistance, which may complicate treatment.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study observed high prevalence of community-acquired infections, such as taenia and scabies, causing skin lesions in antenatal women, likely associated with factors like poor hygiene and socioeconomic challenges.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” A significant number of Nigerian women struggling with infertility have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the exact percentage varying based on the diagnostic criteria used.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” In this study, it was found that 39.6% of the women in Isfahan aged 20 to 70 had androgenetic alopecia, and lower ferritin levels were linked to more severe cases.
2 citations
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December 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, the population of Freixo de Espada à Cinta had a high prevalence of melanocytic nevi, which increased with age, and solar keratosis was notably higher in those over 60.