June 2023 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This review article compiles extensive information on Tridax procumbens, an Ayurvedic herb, detailing its traditional uses, chemical makeup, and various pharmacological properties, including its roles in wound healing and as an antimicrobial agent.
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, the varied phenotype of trichothiodystrophy was highlighted, with findings of distinctive hair shaft abnormalities and a wide range of multisystem issues, including neurologic and urologic disorders.
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January 2008 April 2012 in “Neuropediatrics” This article reviews the genetic and phenotypic characteristics of Trichothiodystrophy and discusses the associated DNA repair defects, but does not report new clinical findings.
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December 2021 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This review article compiles past and updated information on Tridax procumbens' traditional uses and chemical compounds, highlighting its diverse pharmacological activities such as wound healing, but emphasizes the need for further toxicological research.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study observed distinct variations in hair medulla patterns among people with different Ayurvedic Prakruti types, linking stronger hair integrity to Kapha-dominant types and weaker, fragmented medullae to Vata and Pitta-dominant types, potentially aiding in Dosha-specific hair care and assessment.
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August 2009 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study systematically reviewed clinical findings in trichothiodystrophy patients and suggested a new clinico-genetic classification to help better understand the ichthyotic phenotype and its management.
October 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This report describes a case study of a 23-year-old female exhibiting multiple trichodiscomas, a type of benign tumor of the hair follicular discs common in familial cases and potentially linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, though genetic testing was not performed due to financial constraints.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews classical Ayurvedic texts and modern research on Amalaki, finding significant benefits for lipid profiles, blood glucose, and inflammation in clinical trials, while also suggesting potential benefits for liver, hair, skin, eyes, cognition, and respiratory health based on preclinical data and traditional claims.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights that Amalaki demonstrates cardiometabolic and hepatic benefits in human trials, while narrative synthesis of preclinical studies suggests promise in hair, skin, ocular, cognitive, and respiratory health.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” This case report describes a 2-year-old boy diagnosed with trichothiodystrophy, characterized by fragile hair, intellectual damage, diminished fertility, and short stature.
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November 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report identifies an association between trichothiodystrophy and a urologic malformation with primary hypercalciuria, adding to the spectrum of TTD-related abnormalities.
March 2003 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌” This report describes a patient with trichothiodystrophy exhibiting both specific hair abnormalities and developmental delay, contributing to the understanding of this rare disorder's clinical presentation.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a young girl with trichothiodystrophy and suggests the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary interventions for her educational challenges.
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May 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, trichostasis spinulosa was observed in 51 patients with lesions on the nose, where some follicles contained up to 86 hairs each, possibly influenced by endocrine factors and actinic rays.
December 2025 in “TURKDERM” This article discusses Trikostazis spinuloza (TS), a dermatological condition often misdiagnosed, and reviews its demographic, clinical, and dermoscopic features, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study explores how Ayurveda concepts, specifically Prakruti, relate to male pattern baldness, suggesting that individual constitutional types may predict susceptibility to earlier hair loss when influenced by modern lifestyle factors.
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” This study evaluated the phytochemical properties and in-vitro anti-fungal activity of Tridax procumbens but reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights the significant pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant with various therapeutic properties such as liver protection, immune modulation, and wound healing, though it notes that more research is needed to identify its active compounds and mechanisms for drug discovery.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this report, a clinical case demonstrated complete hair regrowth in a 29-year-old male with recurrent alopecia areata following five months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechan therapy, Shamana Chikitsa, and leech therapy, with no adverse effects reported.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report details a 29-year-old male with recurrent alopecia areata who achieved complete hair regrowth after five months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechan therapy, Shamana Chikitsa, and Jalaukavacharana, with no adverse effects.
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” This consensus statement discusses guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and treating the Female Athlete Triad, and introduces a risk stratification system to assist healthcare providers with sports participation decisions.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study describes a previously unknown association of the PIBIDS complex with autoimmune thyroiditis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia in a five-year-old Indian child.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report describes a 53-year-old woman with a rare presentation of trichostasis spinulosa on her breast and abdomen, featuring itchy, comedo-like lesions. Dermoscopy revealed diagnostic features that may eliminate the need for a biopsy, highlighting the potential for non-invasive diagnosis in such cases.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “American Journal of Neuroradiology” This case report describes a 3-year-old boy with trichothiodystrophy, highlighting specific MRI findings of diffuse dysmyelination and osteosclerosis that may be unique to the disorder.
January 2024 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” In this case report, a 24-year-old male with acquired distal trichorrhexis nodosa showed significant improvement after avoiding harmful hair treatments and using a repair shampoo alongside biotin and zinc supplements.
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of self in disorders related to the OCD spectrum, such as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and reports no new findings.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a young girl's eyebrow hair loss attributed to trichotillosis influenced by observing Jain monks' ritualistic hair plucking, highlighting the role of cultural practices in shaping compulsive behaviors.
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July 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study explains that while trichothiodystrophy and xeroderma pigmentosum share genetic defects, TTD patients primarily exhibit issues in transcription initiation, not the increased skin cancer risk seen in XP.
June 2026 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case report, a 23-year-old male with alopecia areata in the beard area experienced significant improvement, with tiny hairs appearing, after 10 days of combined Ayurvedic Shamana and Shodhana therapies.