4 citations
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May 2019 in “Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a patient with severe hair loss and improved their quality of life without side effects.
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” This case report presents three sisters with familial frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it the 25th documented familial case, with treatment results observed in one sister.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” This case report describes a six-month-old infant with focal scalp hair heterochromia and no detectable underlying abnormalities, which was still present at a one-year follow-up.
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January 2024 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” In this study, mild adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines were reported among vaccinated staff and students, with females experiencing more reactions than males.
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December 2022 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” In this study, a machine learning framework incorporating the CatBoost algorithm accurately predicted Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Omani patients, suggesting potential for early clinical intervention.
37 citations
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October 2024 in “JAMA Network Open” This study found that among reproductive-age women across India, there was a high prevalence of PCOS, with phenotype C being predominant and most women exhibiting metabolic abnormalities, highlighting the importance of integrating PCOS management into national health strategies.
31 citations
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two Saudi brothers with Vitamin D-dependent rickets Type II and emphasizes the association of this disorder with alopecia.
29 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” This study found that antisense oligonucleotides can significantly reduce androgen receptor expression in cultured human sebocytes and may offer new therapeutic possibilities for androgen-associated skin diseases.
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April 2023 in “Medicina” This systematic review suggests that platelet-rich plasma may significantly improve symptoms in oral lichen planus with effects comparable to corticosteroids, although more research is needed to confirm these findings.
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October 2023 in “Cureus” In this survey study, dermatologists in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia generally exhibited good knowledge of isotretinoin's ocular side effects like dry eye and contact lens intolerance, but their practices varied regarding patient education and management of these effects.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study found that measuring certain steroids in hair can help diagnose and monitor congenital adrenal hyperplasia in Indonesian patients, offering a simple noninvasive method for developing countries.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses the increased autoimmune events associated with the use of denosumab, a biologic agent for managing postmenopausal osteoporosis and skeletal complications from malignancy, but reports no new data.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In a study using diabetic rats, researchers found that oral empagliflozin accelerated wound healing by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, indicating potential benefits beyond blood sugar control for managing diabetic wounds.
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January 2025 in “Medicine” This study in Saudi female patients with hyperprolactinemia found that pituitary imaging is often indicated due to a high prevalence of pituitary anomalies, with prolactin levels showing moderate accuracy in predicting adenomas and a suggested cutoff level of >38.71 ng/mL for diagnosis.
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March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” In this study, a modified Xception deep learning model achieved a 92% accuracy rate in diagnosing hair and scalp disorders, significantly outperforming other models, suggesting AI could improve dermatological diagnostics' accuracy and accessibility.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report from Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic describes significant improvement in a middle-aged woman's chronic hair loss and scalp visibility through individualized homeopathic treatment, nutritional adjustments, and regular monitoring over a year, as evidenced by patient-reported outcomes and clinical assessments.
April 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research observed that diabetes impairs wound healing in mice by disrupting key mechanotransduction pathways in fibroblasts, which are crucial for the healing process. The study also suggests transcriptomic changes could inform future diabetic wound repair therapies.
This case study documented a 36-year-old woman with postpartum-onset frontal fibrosing alopecia who showed significant improvement in hair regrowth after early combination therapy with dutasteride, tofacitinib, and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, suggesting potential benefits of multimodal treatment in this typically irreversible condition.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract highlights that iron deficiency anemia, affecting over half of global anemia cases, poses significant challenges to health, especially in young children and women, with treatment focusing on iron supplementation and prevention strategies.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of iron deficiency anemia, emphasizing its impact on global health but does not report new findings.
December 2025 in “Jurnal Farmasi Tinctura” This study found that a hair tonic containing 15% ethanol extract of cocoa leaves effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, outperforming minoxidil 2%, and was safe with no skin irritation observed.
October 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report challenges the traditional view by documenting reversible vision loss following scalp injections of platelet-rich plasma, attributed to an inflammatory or microvascular event, treatable with corticosteroids.
March 2025 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in regenerative plastic surgery and dermatology for hair regrowth and skin revitalization, noting some potential side effects without reporting new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” This study observed significant clinical effects, such as hair loss and testicular changes, in common quail treated with the steroids IVF-C Inj and Diane-35, especially highlighting cyproterone acetate's impact on vital organs like the liver.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The researchers reviewed multiple studies and found that baricitinib, a JAK inhibitor, generally improved the condition of patients with severe alopecia areata, with minimal side effects.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study identified a novel bi-allelic missense variant in the DSC3 gene linked to severe Hypotrichosis with Recurrent Skin Vesicles in a Saudi child, supporting its role in the condition.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new topical atraric acid formulation, AA-TF#15, which showed a significantly higher drug penetration and increased hair regrowth in mice compared to minoxidil and finasteride treatments, suggesting its potential effectiveness for treating scalp androgenic alopecia.
July 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This study found no significant link between headcover use and the severity of male-pattern hair loss among adult males, with age being the only associated factor.
189 citations
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March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” This study reported that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had a higher prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, with variations influenced by ethnicity and obesity.
111 citations
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May 2001 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the role of genetic mutations and environmental endocrine disruptors in insufficient androgen action, which can result in conditions like hypospadias, cryptorchidism, and micropenis, during male fetal development.