January 2020 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum 25-OH vitamin D levels compared to healthy individuals, suggesting a potential link between vitamin D deficiency and this hair loss condition.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that lower hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels were significantly associated with male pattern hair loss in patients diagnosed with non-cicatricial alopecia.
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April 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that the MIR34A rs2666433 (A/G) variant is linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata, and high circulatory miR-34a levels may play a role in the disease's pathogenesis.
April 2026 in “Annals of Medicine” This study observed that serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with Alopecia Areata in a North Indian cohort, particularly among urban residents, suggesting that screening for this deficiency could enhance disease management.
November 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher blood levels of galectin-3 compared to healthy controls, which was associated with the progression of the disease, irrespective of age or body mass index.
February 2019 in “Trace elements and electrolytes” This study found that women with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of zinc, copper, and ferritin in their serum compared to healthy controls.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” This study found that vitamin D plays a major role in the premature onset of androgenetic alopecia.
July 2025 in “Arab Board Medical Journal” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher serum NF-κB levels compared to controls, and these levels correlated with disease severity, suggesting NF-κB as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses how sex hormone levels and local steroid synthesis influence gender differences in aging skin, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Biological trace element research” In this study, isotretinoin treatment for acne vulgaris was associated with changes in plasma phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and zinc levels, potentially affecting kidney function and contributing to side effects like fatigue and dry skin.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this observational study, researchers found that women with telogen effluvium who had higher baseline ferritin levels or received higher doses and longer durations of iron supplementation reported greater satisfaction, suggesting that iron supplementation can improve patient satisfaction regardless of initial ferritin levels.
January 2017 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study, serum vitamin D levels were significantly lower in women with chronic telogen effluvium compared to controls, while ferritin levels showed no significant difference between the groups.
January 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This study observed that women with hair loss had significantly higher serum prolactin levels compared to healthy controls. Additionally, a positive correlation between prolactin and vitamin D levels was reported, indicating potential roles for these factors in women's hair loss.
April 2022 in “PANACEA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” This study found that serum prolactin levels were significantly higher in patients with subclinical and clinical hypothyroidism compared to controls, indicating altered prolactin regulation in these patients.
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July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study found that increased hair growth from Cyclosporin A treatment is likely not due to hormonal changes.
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November 2015 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” This study found that specific SHBG gene variants and haplotypes are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that SHBG may be a candidate gene for the condition.
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed and validated a mass spectrometric method to measure hydroxy-androgens in serum, which aids in understanding androgen synthesis in castration resistant prostate cancer.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dhaka Medical College” This study found a negative correlation between serum iron levels and the duration of hair loss in patients with alopecia.
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August 2015 in “PubMed” This case study reports an Asian female with congenital adrenal hyperplasia presenting atypically with polymenorrhagia, who showed improvement with oral dexamethasone, despite no change in hirsutism or clitoromegaly.
January 2018 in “International journal of medical biochemistry” This study found that female patients with telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12 compared to the control group.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” No link found between hair loss severity and PSA levels in men.
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September 2021 in “Autophagy” In this study on mouse preputial glands, suppressing ATG7-dependent autophagy delayed age-related changes, affected lipid metabolism, and reduced pheromone production, highlighting autophagy's roles in glandular homeostasis and cell breakdown.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” This study found that using Urtica cannabina extract shampoo led to increased levels of copper, zinc, and iodine in the scalp hair of Mongolian women, along with improvements in hair growth, diameter, and density compared to a regular shampoo.
August 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that a Lentinula edodes extract can improve skin barrier function, hydration, and sebum regulation, possibly by modulating vitamin D pathways, in individuals with oily and acne-prone skin.
December 2020 in “Han-guk byuti gyeong-yeong hakoeji” This study found that weight control efforts among people in their 20s and 30s were associated with decreased skin moisture, elasticity, and increased hair loss and thinning.
January 2009 in “Fashion business” This study found that applying Ayurvedic base oils and essential oils can effectively reduce the bacterial colony on the scalp, especially when matched to individual constitutional types.
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December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” This review discusses recent advances in understanding gender differences in skin and their implications for dermatologic diseases, but it reports no new experimental results; ongoing research is necessary for translating these insights into clinical practice.
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June 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, acne and hirsutism in women were associated with a higher prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome compared to those without these conditions.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the effectiveness of non-thermal, non-ablative devices like light-emitting diodes in treating various skin and hair conditions but reports no new clinical findings.