19 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study observed that telogen effluvium was the most common form of acquired alopecia among females in a semiurban Indian population, with stress and chemical exposure as major exacerbating factors.
6 citations
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
1 citations
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July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the extent of investigation needed for diffuse alopecia in women but reports no new findings.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
October 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
25 citations
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October 1985 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” This study suggests that systemic exposure to black eyeliner pigment may occur, potentially leading to permanent eyelash loss following the procedure.
100 citations
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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.
1 citations
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May 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the presence of iron in segmented heterochromia of scalp hair and concludes that it occurs without iron-deficiency anemia, reporting no new clinical results.
93 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” This study found that women with serum ferritin levels below or equal to 30 ng/mL have a strong association with an increased risk of diffuse telogen hair loss.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” This article discusses the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency without anemia, but reports no new results; comments on dermatological aspects are also included.
January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry” This case report describes the co-existence of Celiac Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in an 18-year-old girl, managed with a gluten-free diet, steroids, and hydroxychloroquine.
15 citations
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
30 citations
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This review discusses chronic telogen effluvium and diffuse alopecia areata, providing clinical and diagnostic insights, but presents no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that patients with vitiligo commonly had facial involvement and associated autoimmune thyroid disease, highlighting the importance of monitoring thyroid antibodies and regular follow-up.
February 2023 in “Indian journal of private psychiatry/Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry” This case report highlights a rare instance of fingernail and toenail hyperpigmentation following the use of valproic acid, which resolved after discontinuation of the drug.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in hair follicle research, highlighting therapeutic and cosmetic applications, but reports no new study results.
September 2026 in “European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This source discusses premature greying of hair, often linked to lifestyle, stress, and nutritional deficiencies, and notes mainstream dermatology focuses on dietary supplements, while homeopathy offers a holistic approach for treatment.
September 2026 in “European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This source discusses the various causes of premature greying of hair, highlighting lifestyle, genetic factors, and nutritional deficiencies, and contrasts mainstream dermatology's focus on nutritional supplementation with homeopathy's holistic treatment approach for long-term management.
June 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This review revisits the principles regarding the critical role of diet and nutrition in managing certain skin diseases but reports no new findings.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses how changes in hair and skin may indicate underlying vitamin deficiencies and emphasizes the need to identify populations at risk for these deficiencies; it reports no new results.
February 2026 in “iScience” This study found distinct hair metal profiles in Parkinson's disease patients, with lower iron and copper, higher manganese and arsenic, and explored their link to gut dysfunction and microbiota dysbiosis, suggesting hair metal analysis as a promising diagnostic tool.
18 citations
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April 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study in Italy observed telogen effluvium and trichodynia as common hair-related complications following COVID-19 infection, raising questions about underlying hair follicle biology and potential receptor involvement.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a single topical application of calcipotriol ointment did not affect systemic calcium levels in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
September 2023 in “Cureus” This study at B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital highlighted an extensive range of nail disorders, with onychomycosis being the most common, and emphasized the importance of nails in diagnosing both dermatological and systemic conditions.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” This case report suggests that systemic lupus erythematosus can be a rare cause of severe hypercalcemia, potentially due to stimulating parathyroid hormone receptor autoantibodies.
213 citations
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June 2017 in “Rheumatology” This guideline outlines the management of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults but reports no new clinical findings.
57 citations
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March 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that permanent alopecia can occur after certain chemotherapy treatments and presents as nonscarring hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, with specific histological features that could be misdiagnosed without proper clinicopathological correlation.