June 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health” In this study, researchers found that women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hair loss had significantly lower levels of ferritin, zinc, and vitamin D compared to men, and constructed a validated risk score to predict severe nutrient deficiencies in these patients.
March 2026 in “Indian journal of veterinary and animal sciences research.” This case study found that treating a dog with primary hypothyroidism using oral levothyroxine sodium led to significant clinical improvement within six weeks.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This observational study found that benign and HAIR-AN were the most common acanthosis nigricans types associated with obesity, PCOS, and diabetes, highlighting the need for comprehensive screening in affected individuals.
This report describes a 35-year-old woman seeking advice for hair loss treatment, with no new scientific findings reported.
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This study found a correlation between moderate to extensive alopecia and low-grade inflammation, a cardiovascular risk marker, particularly in young men under 35 with central obesity.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine and Public Health” In this study, researchers found that overt hyperthyroidism was the most prevalent thyroid disorder among patients, especially in women, and it was characterized by classic symptoms like high pulse rate and weight loss, highlighting the importance of early identification and management to prevent complications.
64 citations
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March 2021 in “Anaesthesia” This review discusses the history and impact of iron deficiency anemia in women, highlighting its prevalence and the need for better detection and care, especially for those undergoing anesthesia.
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December 1991 in “PubMed” This report describes an infant who was diagnosed with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome, a rare genetic disorder characterized by diverse skin changes, short stature, and other developmental anomalies.
December 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” This study in northern Sudan found a significant prevalence of alopecia among adolescents, particularly females, with iron deficiency being strongly associated with the condition, emphasizing the need for nutritional monitoring in this population.
April 2013 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that improved nutritional status after gastric cancer surgery was associated with better quality of life, with malnourished patients experiencing greater eating restrictions, anxiety, and other issues.
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April 2002 in “PubMed” In this study, mini rats with reduced growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels exhibited distinct differences in skin thickness and hair cycle compared to standard Wistar rats, suggesting potential use as an animal model for studying GH deficiency-related skin conditions.
April 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” This study found that a school-based nutritional program improved adolescents' waist measurements, blood counts, and reduced rates of certain skin and mucosal conditions associated with vitamin deficiency.
3 citations
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May 2017 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report details a 15-year-old boy who developed iatrogenic Cushing’s disease with severe complications after prolonged treatment by an untrained practitioner for persistent erythroderma.
August 2012 in “ScholarSpace (University of Hawaii at Manoa)” This study found that a combination of certain symptoms may predict non-anemic iron deficiency and suggest the need for further iron status assessment beyond basic hemoglobin and hematocrit tests.
March 2021 in “Bangladesh Journal of Child Health” This study found that among overweight and obese children in Dhaka, altered glucose metabolism was present, with no cases of type 2 diabetes observed but some showing insulin resistance, impaired fasting glucose, and impaired glucose tolerance.
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.
May 1999 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” This case report discusses an elite female gymnast who experienced delayed menarche likely due to exercise-associated amenorrhea and diagnosed wrist conditions, recommending a treatment of reduced weight-bearing and dietary review.
March 2026 in “Konuralp Tıp Dergisi” This study found that participants with normal hemoglobin but low ferritin experienced significantly more symptoms like restless leg syndrome, dizziness, and shortness of breath compared to those with normal ferritin.
158 citations
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May 1968 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that severe zinc deficiency induced in weanling rats led to growth retardation, hair issues, and dermal lesions, all of which were completely reversed by zinc supplementation.
May 2026 in “Aston Publications Explorer (Aston University)”
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September 2000 in “PubMed” Crash dieting can cause hair loss.
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March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that hair loss is common following metabolic and bariatric surgery, particularly among younger women with low serum levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
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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.
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January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Hair is thinner near the scalp in acute hair shedding conditions.
6 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This case report describes a 5-year-old girl whose undiagnosed Coeliac disease presented with symptoms of alopecia, iron deficiency anemia, and trichobezoar, indicating a link between malabsorption, anemia, and resulting pica.
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November 1981 in “JAMA” This article discusses the popularity and issues of fad diet books like "The Beverly Hills Diet," and reports no new research findings on effective or safe weight loss methods.
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June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People often underestimate hair loss severity, with fewer seeking treatment, and it's more distressing for women.
January 2011 in “대한피부과학회지” This article reports a case of trichothiodystrophy in a 7-year-old girl with sulfur deficiency in her hair, characterized by sparse, slow-growing hair and distinctive tiger tail banding under microscopy.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study found that training in a hypoxic chamber did not significantly impact skin features in overweight and obese women, though it did result in a notable reduction in body weight and BMI.
September 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study of patients with obesity, the most common skin disorders observed were acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, and stretch marks, emphasizing the impact of obesity on dermatological health.