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June 2018 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” This study found that among children aged 1 to 5 with nutritional dermatoses, lower socioeconomic status and dietary fallacies were major factors contributing to poor nutritional status and skin issues.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses the reproductive challenges and potential pathophysiological mechanisms related to anorexia nervosa, noting possible long-term effects on fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This report discusses the challenges of interpreting bone mineral density in transgender individuals undergoing hormone therapy and highlights the lack of guidelines for assessing fracture risk or BMD results in this population.
In this study, iron deficiency anemia was prevalent among female patients, primarily due to heavy menstrual bleeding linked to uterine fibroids, and was often treated successfully with intravenous iron.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks”
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this 2-year prospective study, researchers observed that weight loss through bariatric surgery in patients with morbid obesity led to improvements in various skin conditions, although it also resulted in hair loss (telogen effluvium) for over half of the participants.
April 2026 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” In this study conducted among students aged 15-17 at SMAN 7 Tangerang Selatan, researchers found no significant link between nutritional status and the occurrence of telogen effluvium, suggesting other factors like hormonal imbalances or psychological stress may be more influential.
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January 2013 in “Pediatric Annals” This article discusses the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and natural history of loose anagen syndrome in children but reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2003 in “PubMed” This study in a rat model found that dietary rehabilitation with a high protein diet reversed symptoms of kwashiorkor, suggesting a role for free radicals in its development.
July 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” This case study describes a 36-year-old woman with a history of recurrent limb weakness linked to hypokalemia and later diagnosed with Cushing syndrome indicated by elevated cortisol levels and a pituitary mass, which was treated with surgery and radiosurgery.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This narrative review identifies telogen effluvium as a growing concern linked to weight-loss interventions, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and bariatric surgery, attributing hair loss to systemic and metabolic stress rather than permanent hair follicle damage.
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January 2007 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This case study suggests that low leptin levels in obese hyperandrogenic postmenopausal women might indicate the presence of androgen-secreting tumors.
August 2026 in “Indian Journal of Palliative Care” This study found that adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in India had high rates of malnutrition (57.1%), psychological distress (64.6%), and moderate-to-severe toxicities like alopecia (36.2%).
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that obese and overweight children have higher prevalence of certain skin disorders like keratosis pilaris and acanthosis nigricans, with these conditions being linked to insulin resistance and more likely in children with darker skin tones.
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April 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” This study suggests that young female athletes, especially those with lower BMI, should be informed about the risk of menstrual irregularity associated with excessive sports activity.
February 2025 in “Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international” This study found that cataracts, hair changes, short stature, and low bodyweight are key indicators for diagnosing Werner syndrome in patients under 30, differing from older age group symptoms.
May 2024 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” This case report detailed a unique instance of hypopituitarism in a 65-year-old male presenting with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, attributed to secondary adrenal insufficiency, which improved following appropriate cortisol treatment.
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June 1993 in “Calcified Tissue International” This study found that women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea do not show reduced bone mineral density compared to controls, indicating they may be protected from osteopenia.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that girls with isolated premature thelarche, confirmed by GnRH stimulation test, aged 4-8 years, may have significantly advanced bone age, with obesity and serum IGF-1 and DHEAS levels being key risk factors.
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February 2004 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” This study found that nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal abnormalities are uncommon in children with ichthyosis and growth failure, suggesting chronic hypovolemia may be more prevalent in this group.
December 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This source critically examines the limitations of using BMI to assess obesity in women, especially during reproductive, pregnancy, and postmenopausal stages, and discusses more precise alternative methods for evaluating obesity in line with sex-specific healthcare needs.
This study found that postoperative excess weight loss and folic acid levels were independent factors influencing the severity of hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients.
6 citations
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February 2014 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that acanthosis nigricans and skin tags in nondiabetic, obese patients were significantly associated with higher insulin levels, suggesting they may serve as clinical markers of hyperinsulinemia.
December 2024 in “Cureus” This study observed that among breast cancer patients at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, common chemotherapy side effects impacted dietary patterns, leading many patients to be moderately malnourished, while 82% were overweight or obese, posing a higher risk of cancer recurrence.
This study found that a protein-sparing modified fast may safely and effectively help maintain weight loss over a short period when supervised by a physician.
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November 2000 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B” This study found that experimentally induced iodine deficiency in growing male lambs led to hypothyroidism, resulting in stunted growth, reduced wool production, and disrupted sexual maturity.
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September 1998 in “PubMed” In this study, a dietary protein deficiency was identified as the cause of alopecia and weight loss in captive western lowland gorillas, and protein supplementation improved their condition.
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August 1978 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” In this study, a sole diet of Leucaena leucocephala caused hypothyroidism and poor weight gain in steers, but mineral supplementation improved some symptoms without normalizing thyroid hormone levels.
December 2024 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” In this study, young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata were found to have a "subpathological" body type, characterized by shorter lower limbs and longer upper limbs and torso compared to healthy peers.