November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reported that online misinformation about alopecia is widespread, with myths including incorrect causes, criticism of conventional treatments, and promotion of unproven "natural" remedies, which could negatively affect patient outcomes.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This study observed that the COVID-19 pandemic altered the distribution of dermatological diseases, with increased cases of conditions like scabies and telogen effluvium, while acne and psoriasis cases decreased.
In this study, 31.2% of medical students experienced premature greying of hair, with higher prevalence among females, impacting socio-cultural aspects but not self-esteem.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
April 1955 in “Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine” This article discusses prevalent skin diseases in children, including alopecia areata, and reports no new clinical results; it outlines conditions and treatment options without presenting original data.
February 2023 in “Cureus” This study found a significant association between the severity of male pattern baldness and increased levels of depression, loneliness, and internet addiction among male medical students with androgenetic alopecia.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This study found that global online interest in finasteride and its sexual side effects significantly increased after the FDA issued safety warnings in 2011.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in men aged 18-41 and over 41; DEET lotion works better than herbal insect repellents; combined tattoo removal technique shows no extra benefits.
March 1956 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” January 2026 in “White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” This study found that while patients with alopecia areata in Europe experienced substantial reductions in hair loss severity, only a few achieved and sustained a significant improvement in their condition.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata patients show a significant reduction in suppressive regulatory T-cells and an increase in inflammatory T-cell populations, suggesting an immunological imbalance contributing to the disease.
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February 2001 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified the presence of the enzyme 1 alpha-hydroxylase in various extrarenal tissues, suggesting its potential role in modulating vitamin D function in peripheral tissues.
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October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses guidelines for androgen use in women and concludes that more research is needed before recommending testosterone due to insufficient evidence on safety and efficacy.
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
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January 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The authors updated recommendations on diagnosing and treating women's sexual dysfunctions, emphasizing a comprehensive assessment approach, while noting the need for further multidisciplinary research.
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This review provides updated guidelines for diagnosing and managing women's sexual dysfunctions but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for ongoing research and long-term outcome studies.
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study suggests that applying topical Tempol to the scalp before whole brain radiation may protect against radiation-induced alopecia and is safe and well-tolerated.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that the transcription factor p63 is crucial for horizontal basal cell differentiation in the olfactory epithelium, suggesting a p63-dependent mechanism activates reserve stem cells after injury.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients often have eczema, thyroid issues, vitamin-D deficiency, and anemia.
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November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that participant self-assessments suggested greater improvement in the texture and wrinkles of facial skin treated with PRP compared to normal saline, though dermatologist ratings showed no significant difference.
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September 2013 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” This study found that increased hair cortisol levels among WIFN volunteers suggest higher chronic stress compared to those from a non-First Nation community, possibly linked to socioeconomic factors and poorer health.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that ΔNp63α directly regulates VDR expression, which in turn may reduce invasiveness in an epidermoid cancer cell line.
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September 1989 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review describes the types of skin lesions associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, discussing their histopathological features, serologic associations, pathogenesis, and prognostic implications.
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October 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights that frontal fibrosing alopecia’s increasing incidence may involve immune, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, yet its pathogenesis remains complex and not fully understood.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” This study found that alopecia in captive Rhesus macaques may be linked to chronic hypersensitivity dermatitis with CD4+ cell inflammation, possibly influenced by altered housing and reduced pathogen exposure.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” This study observed that management practices affect alopecia and hair cortisol in captive rhesus monkeys, with variations in these effects between different facilities.
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February 2015 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding certain fragrances improved the man's skin condition.
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” This article reviews the case of a 2-year-old boy with rhombencephalosynapsis and considers its potential links to Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome, suggesting further research into its genetic causes; no new clinical results are reported.
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November 2013 in “American Journal of Primatology” This study reported species and demographic differences in alopecia rates among macaques, with the highest rates in pigtail macaques and noted age-related improvements in alopecia scores.