July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, with an inverse relationship between zinc levels and disease severity.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” This study found that among women with hirsutism, the most common type of non-scarring alopecia observed was androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, topical azelaic acid cream 20% was observed to show acceptable efficacy for treating localized alopecia areata of the scalp, offering a potential therapeutic alternative to topical clobetasol ointment 0.05%.
June 2022 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” In this study, the most common skin abnormality among Iraqi COVID-19 patients was hair loss, particularly affecting younger females, while other manifestations appeared mostly in the active phase of the infection.
January 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” This review discusses the efficacy and molecular pharmacology of topical minoxidil for hair loss and highlights innovations in delivery systems but reports no new clinical results.
December 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” This review discusses various types and causes of alopecia, highlights the limitations of synthetic treatments, and suggests that naturally occurring drugs may offer safer management options; it reports no new clinical results.
July 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” This study found that most patients with chronic telogen effluvium had serum ferritin levels below hair cycle requirements, significantly linked to socioeconomic status, age, and weight factors.
October 2019 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the CTLA-4 gene polymorphism (rs733618) has no association with polycystic ovarian syndrome in the studied population.
The 1540nm fractional erbium-glass laser helps treat hair loss caused by hormones.
June 2019 in “Kufa journal for veterinary medical sciences” This study found that vitamin C deficiency in neonatal dairy calves is closely associated with skin problems like dermatosis, but treatment with vitamin C led to improvements.
June 2019 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” This study found that laparoscopic ovarian drilling effectively decreased LH and testosterone levels, aiding fertility in PCOS patients nonresponsive to certain medications, without negatively impacting ovarian reserve.
March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Iraqi male bodybuilders abusing anabolic androgenic steroids experienced significant changes in sex hormones, liver and kidney function, and lipid profiles compared to non-AAS-using controls.
October 2016 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād” This study found that most cases of telogen effluvium in Iraqi women had no clear triggering factor, although significant hair thinning was uncommon.
October 2016 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād” In this study, most Iraqi women with telogen effluvium had no identifiable triggers, though severe stress was noted in 21% of cases prior to the condition onset.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study found that male volunteers with baldness had significantly decreased levels of gonadotropin hormones LH and FSH compared to healthy men, suggesting potential treatment targets for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study observed a significant decrease in gonadotropins (LH and FSH) among men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting their potential role as treatment targets for male baldness.
December 2015 in “Basrah Journal of veterinary Research” In this study, researchers found that most buffaloes in Basrah, Iraq, suffered mineral deficiencies, especially in zinc, cobalt, copper, and sulfur, with outdoor grazing buffaloes displaying more severe deficiencies than those kept indoors.
This study found that isolated human scalp hair follicles express PGE2 genes and EP2 protein, suggesting PGE2 may play a crucial role in regulating hair growth.
January 2011 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses spironolactone as an effective and potentially safer treatment for androgenic alopecia, particularly when used with minoxidil, but calls for more high-quality clinical trials.
September 2006 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study examines hair loss rates during pregnancy and lactation, suggesting a connection between hair loss and unmet daily nutritional requirements.
September 2006 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study suggests a link between hair loss experienced during pregnancy and lactation and inadequate daily intake of certain nutrients.
June 2006 in “Basrah journal of surgery” This study observed that adding Metformin to Clomiphene Citrate in treating obese, hirsute women with PCOS improved ovulation induction, but its benefits for all women with PCOS remain uncertain.
June 2006 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that melatonin may reduce the dose of prednisone needed for treating alopecia areata and its associated side effects by attenuating free radical damage on the immune system.
January 1992 in “Research Online (University of Wollongong)” This investigation reviews the potential impact of polyunsaturated fatty acids on thyroid hormone action and does not report new results, highlighting a need for further research on dietary treatment for hyperthyroidism.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” This review discusses the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing alopecia and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its role in identifying vascular and follicular features.
December 2020 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” This study observed that Iraqi women with female pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible role of vitamin D in the condition's development.
April 2019 in “kufa Journal for Nursing sciences” This study observed that follicular unit extraction hair transplant initiated noticeable hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients by three months and increased hair density after six months, with some experiencing mild side effects such as postural hypotension and donor site discomfort.
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study suggests that ultrasound and color Doppler analyses may enhance the differential diagnosis of GnRH-dependent precocious puberty in girls with premature breast development or pubic hair growth.
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February 2012 Among obese women potentially eligible for combined oral contraceptives, this study observed a higher frequency of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in those with polycystic ovary syndrome.