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October 2016 This discussion highlights the genetic and phenotypic variability in inherited hair disorders and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis due to potential systemic manifestations; no new clinical results are reported.
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the pathophysiology of alopecia and reviews various treatment options, including allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, cosmeceutical, and ayurvedic approaches, in light of the increasing interest in hair health and the rise in alopecia cases. Results are not reported.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the various causes of alopecia and provides an overview of treatments such as allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, cosmeceutical, and ayurvedic methods, emphasizing recent advancements in addressing hair loss.
January 2025 in “Hospital Pharmacology - International Multidisciplinary Journal” In this study, researchers explored the effects of various medications on eye health, noting that systemic and local ophthalmic drugs can lead to both widespread and specific ocular side effects, with serious adverse events most associated with neurotropic, immunotropic, and antitumor medications.
Hair loss should be medically treated, as non-medical treatments are ineffective and hair loss can indicate serious health issues.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This review summarizes evidence indicating that body image issues in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should be addressed with the same importance as physical symptoms like pain and disability.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata is linked with a higher prevalence of systemic and psychiatric diseases, suggesting that physicians should monitor for these potential comorbidities.
July 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This review found that androgenetic alopecia may be associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and mental health impacts, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for systemic conditions.
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January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the side effects and monitoring guidelines for commonly prescribed systemic acne treatments and reports no new clinical findings.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” In this narrative review, the authors highlighted that AI-supported electronic health record analysis could help recognize Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome earlier, but also warned that these systems might perpetuate historical biases if not properly validated and interpreted.
February 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This study, accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, discusses the potential link between early androgenetic alopecia, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease risks, exploring its role as an indicator in a cross-sectional analysis.
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August 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Women with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia often have other health issues like hypothyroidism and lupus.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
June 2011 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This review discusses different types of hair loss in women and suggests that addressing underlying health issues or stopping trigger medications can restore hair growth without additional intervention, but it reports no new results.
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January 2015 in “Dental research journal” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome were found to have a higher prevalence of periodontal diseases compared to healthy controls, possibly due to shared inflammatory mechanisms.
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January 2016 in “Menopause” Estrogen deficiency, like after menopause or certain surgeries, leads to faster skin aging and health issues.
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October 1967 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that patients with juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus have a high prevalence of endocrine and metabolic comorbidities, particularly dyslipidemia and obesity-related issues, suggesting the need for routine monitoring and obesity prevention.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study, androgenetic alopecia patients exhibited more nailfold capillary abnormalities, suggesting a potential link between microcirculation issues and the condition.
January 2025 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” This study highlights that the skin can serve as a marker for systemic health during COVID-19 by showing symptoms like rashes and pigmentary changes, while also emphasizing dermatologists' key role in diagnosing COVID-induced and vaccine-related skin issues to enhance patient care and address vaccine hesitancy.
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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various systemic diseases associated with secondary alopecia and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying conditions and using diagnostic tools like trichoscopy and histopathology.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” In this study, researchers found that 48.59% of dermatologists in Ontario do not accept OHIP referrals for hair loss, with average wait times of about 4.5 months for those who do; this raises accessibility concerns.
April 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of bioscience and biotechnology” This study conducted at Madras Veterinary College found that tick infestation was the most frequent diagnosis among hospitalized dogs with dermatological issues, with ectoparasiticides prescribed in 73% of cases.
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May 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin problems can indicate different diseases inside the body.
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November 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the chronic nature of acne and its association with various systemic diseases, but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further study on its nutritional or genetic links.
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March 2015 in “American journal of primatology” This study found that ringtailed lemurs consuming leucaena in Berenty absorb mimosine, which causes alopecia without affecting body condition or organ toxicity; this may increase infant mortality due to alopecic mothers.
May 2025 in “Research Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that diabetic individuals experienced significant changes in hair characteristics, including reduced thickness, strength, and altered growth cycle phases, correlated with poor glycaemic control and haematological variations compared to healthy controls.
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This review highlights the potential health risks associated with long-term use of cosmetics containing heavy metals, like cancer and neurological disorders, emphasizing the need for regular monitoring of these substances in cosmetic products.
June 2026 in “IECCMEXICO” This review found that dermatological manifestations often indicate systemic diseases, with endocrine-metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and renal or hepatic conditions frequently linked to specific skin changes, highlighting the diagnostic importance of skin examination in internal medicine and endocrinology.