April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that 57% of healthcare workers experienced persistent post-COVID-19 complications, with common symptoms including hair loss, easy fatigability, mood swings, and anxiety.
April 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found a significant association between COVID-19 hospitalizations and acute telogen effluvium in Egyptian women, emphasizing the importance of considering recent COVID-19 infections when evaluating hair loss in this population.
January 2023 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” In this study, Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel diseases had a higher prevalence of skin lesions, including alopecia, xerosis, striae, and acne, compared to healthy controls.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This article discusses the potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and hair loss, but presents no definitive clinical findings on this relationship.
This study observed that Egyptian women with a history of COVID-19 infection frequently experienced telogen effluvium, indicating the importance of considering COVID-19 history in patients presenting with hair loss.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” This study found that among women with hirsutism, the most common type of non-scarring hair loss observed was androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” This study found that among women with hirsutism, the most common type of non-scarring alopecia observed was androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
March 2022 in “Journal of Parasite Science” This study found that 9.29% of rabbits at a Kuala Lumpur farm were infected with scabies, with the majority exhibiting mild crusting severity.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study observed that diabetic ketoacidosis is common among type-1 diabetics, particularly with initial disease presentation or treatment discontinuation, and is more frequent in females and those with less educated or related parents.
August 2021 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that cutaneous manifestations in patients undergoing hemodialysis are common and often worsen with longer treatment duration.
July 2021 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” This study found that 9.1% of surveyed previously-infected adult residents in Saudi Arabia reported skin symptoms related to COVID-19, with rashes being the most common.
June 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found no association between the type of baldness, stress levels, and smoking status among male residents of Lahore.
October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS was 55.6% among young unmarried females experiencing menstrual irregularities or symptoms of hyperandrogenism, with lifestyle factors like sedentary habits potentially linked to the condition.
January 2020 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that hirsutism, acne, acanthosis nigricans, and seborrheic dermatitis may serve as reliable cutaneous indicators of PCOS in women.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Advance Research in Community Health Nursing” This study observed that, among women in Padgampora Village, J&K, aged 15-45, 42.5% had PCOS between ages 15 and 25, with clinical signs like irregular cycles, obesity, acne, and more, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early intervention.
November 2018 in “Archives of clinical and experimental medicine” This study found that acne, viral warts, and contact dermatitis were the most prevalent skin diseases among pediatric patients in Eskisehir, Turkey.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study of childhood skin diseases from 2014 to 2017, eczema was the most common diagnosis, and adolescents frequently presented with acne vulgaris, aligning with existing literature patterns but noting more diagnoses and hair disease visits.
June 2017 in “Journal of Management and Science” This study found that students experiencing severe hair fall often do not consistently follow dietary and home remedies, which are associated with healthier hair growth when regularly practiced.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that skin conditions in Timbi are influenced by occupation, literacy, and systemic diseases, with widespread improper steroid use contributing to complications.
March 2016 in “Indian Journal Of Applied Research” This study found that 16.60% of patients in Agartala, India have hypothyroidism, with higher prevalence among females and individuals over 50 years old.
July 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that the most common causes for dermatology outpatient visits in RIMS Kadapa were contact dermatitis, scabies, fungal infections, urticaria, and acne.
August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that androgenic alopecia is common in polycystic ovary syndrome, correlates with other hyperandrogenism signs, but not with increased biochemical or metabolic risk compared to PCOS alone.
August 2012 in “ScholarSpace (University of Hawaii at Manoa)” This study found that a combination of certain symptoms may predict non-anemic iron deficiency and suggest the need for further iron status assessment beyond basic hemoglobin and hematocrit tests.
This study found that patients with psoriasis have a significantly higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases and other physical and mental comorbidities compared to those without the condition.
January 2012 in “The Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences” This study examined the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes among adolescent females in Shiraz, finding a notable presence of different symptoms and emphasizing the need for early detection.
December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic”
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.
December 2005 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” Many young Sri Lankan women entering university have excessive hair growth.
September 2025 in “Revista de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Americana” This study observed that 30.4% of women at an American University clinic in Nicaragua were diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which is higher than international estimates of 8-13%.
In this study of women in Swabi, 26.04% were diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with Hyperandrogenism and phenotype A being the most common presentations.