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December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this population-based study, researchers reported that nearly half of Greek adults experienced at least one skin condition in the past year, with significant impacts on quality of life, work decisions, and perceptions of stigmatization.
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December 2015 2 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of advances in medical and biomedical research” This study found that 2.9% of adolescents in Zanjan, Iran, have polycystic ovarian syndrome, with prevalence similar to other societies.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, young female medical students at King Saud University reported a higher prevalence of physician-diagnosed PCOS compared to similar Western populations, and hirsutism was notably associated with the condition, highlighting the need for early screening and health education.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified a significant prevalence of alopecia among adolescents, especially females, and they associated iron deficiency as a key factor, highlighting the importance of nutritional monitoring in this group.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that adolescent alopecia is significantly prevalent, especially among females, and is associated with iron deficiency, highlighting the need for nutritional monitoring in this group.
December 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” This study in northern Sudan found a significant prevalence of alopecia among adolescents, particularly females, with iron deficiency being strongly associated with the condition, emphasizing the need for nutritional monitoring in this population.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that young men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia have a higher prevalence of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome compared to controls, suggesting that AGA may indicate underlying metabolic disturbances.
September 2025 in “Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries” This study found a high prevalence of parasitic infections in cattle in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh, with mixed infections being more common and highlighting the need for improved management practices.
September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” This study found that 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs at Golden Dhonje Farm in Bogor District were affected by potential zoonotic fungi, including Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp.
July 2025 in “Veterinarski arhiv” In this study, researchers found that 32.5% of stray cats in Bogor, Indonesia, tested positive for dermatophyte infections, specifically Microsporum canis, highlighting the potential zoonotic risk these cats pose.
July 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study of Indian women aged 18-40 observed that oligo-anovulation and clinical hyperandrogenism were prevalent, found in 21.5% and 21% of participants respectively, with biochemical hyperandrogenism and subclinical hypothyroidism also noted as common endocrine dysfunctions.
This systematic review reported that treatment with drugs that activate the Wnt pathway, including valproic acid and lithium, was not associated with a significant increase in cancer risk. The authors suggest further research on Wnt activation's potential as a regenerative therapy.
This study found that contact dermatitis of the hands, acne, and telogen effluvium were the most prevalent dermatoses among resident doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable facial post-inflammatory hyperchromia also linked to protective equipment use.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” This study found a high prevalence of alopecia in adolescents from northern Sudan, especially among females, and identified iron deficiency as significantly associated with the condition.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, researchers examined thyroid function and autoantibody levels in patients with alopecia areata and vitiligo, finding similar rates of thyroid dysfunction and autoantibody presence in both groups, with no significant differences based on ethnicity or gender.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, a high prevalence of Demodex mites was observed among workers in the mining, textile, and food factory industries, with textile workers showing the highest rates, although differences between groups were not statistically significant.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that bipolar disorder is more prevalent in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa than in those with psoriasis or in control groups.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Itch is a common symptom in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, often accompanied by burning and pain.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome among young male patients with androgenic alopecia compared to age-matched controls.
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June 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” This study concluded that including ovarian morphology in the diagnosis significantly increases the estimated prevalence of PCOS, revealing substantial variability due to clinical criteria and diagnostic cut-offs.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” This review discusses biotinidase deficiency, noting that biotin treatment from birth can prevent symptoms, but acknowledges the complexity and need for further understanding due to late-onset cases with varied clinical findings.
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March 2023 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study reported that the prevalence of alopecia areata in the US slightly increased from 0.199% to 0.222% between 2016 and 2019, with higher rates observed in women and adults.
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December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features and treatment challenges of acne keloidalis nuchae, a form of chronic scarring folliculitis, and reports no new results.
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August 2020 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This study found that nearly 80% of Finnish adults aged 70 to 93 had at least one skin disease requiring treatment, with men more affected than women.
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January 2004 in “Medical mycology” This study reported an increase in tinea capitis in Stockholm children, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum and associated with immigration from Africa and family spread.
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with psoriasis are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome than those without psoriasis.
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October 2017 in “Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS among Australian women aged 16-29 was 12% using NIH criteria, with fertility concerns being the most distressing aspect for those diagnosed.
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September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this study, abnormal glucose tolerance was found to be prevalent among young Indian women with PCOS, and the use of an oral glucose tolerance test significantly improved its detection.