June 2018 in “Disease-a-Month” This study observed that patients with burning mouth syndrome had higher levels of cystatin SN in resting saliva compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential biomarker for the condition.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating iron deficiency related to nutritional anemia and hair loss, concluding that routine screening and supplementation for hair loss are not yet supported by sufficient evidence.
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October 2010 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” This study found that dermatological issues, such as xerosis and pigmentation, are common in chronic kidney disease patients and increase with the severity and duration of the disease, indicating that dialysis often exacerbates these conditions.
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November 1999 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” This review discusses zinc-responsive dermatosis and lethal acrodermatitis in dogs, noting the importance of zinc supplementation and dietary correction; it presents no new clinical findings.
This book chapter discusses the mechanisms and prevention of selenium toxicity in livestock and reports no new experimental results; it emphasizes reducing selenium in the human food chain through animal products.
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May 2023 in “Current Nutrition Reports” This review summarizes various nutritional approaches and supplements, such as the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets and probiotics, as potential strategies to improve polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms, reporting no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This summary of a pharmacy internship reports on expanding scientific knowledge through diverse activities, including exploring diabetes medications for obesity treatment and discussing the role of nutritional supplements in geriatrics.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews emerging side effects of various nutritional supplements and alternative medicine practices, highlighting potential toxicities and stressing the need for careful identification and management by healthcare professionals.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that patients with alopecia, particularly alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss, often have vitamin D deficiency, suggesting that screening for vitamin D could benefit these patients.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
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December 2016 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” This review discusses hormonal and surgical gender-affirming interventions for transfeminine individuals, noting improvements in quality of life and mental health with minimal adverse effects, but reports no new research findings.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This review discusses the emerging pathophysiological factors and potential new therapies for androgenetic alopecia beyond traditional treatments, but reports no new results.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the impact of nutritional deficiencies on hair health, detailing how they can cause structural abnormalities, pigmentation changes, or hair loss; it presents no new clinical findings.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review addresses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss, highlighting that combining different therapies may be more effective than single treatments, but no new results are reported.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
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July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” This review discusses recent findings on pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report found that dermoscopy, showing characteristic "comma" and "corkscrew" hairs, effectively identified tinea capitis in a 7-year-old girl, allowing for early treatment before confirmation with fungal culture.
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review concluded that no treatments for postpartum alopecia have been studied adequately to support their effectiveness, based on significant limitations in the available research.
October 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” In this review, the authors discuss common hair conditions like Androgenetic alopecia and Alopecia areata and the effectiveness of treatments such as topical minoxidil, finasteride tablets, zinc supplements, and corticosteroids in promoting hair regrowth and enhancing hair health.
March 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews hormonal imbalances and related disorders, discussing nutraceuticals—such as cod liver oil, green tea, and Omega-3s—that may alleviate symptoms and improve hormonal fluxes in lieu of traditional synthetic treatments that have potential side effects.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common form of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results; the authors outline possible causes, typical prognosis, and management strategies.
In this study, a copper-deficient diet in rats led to a significant decrease in blood and liver copper levels without causing clinical symptoms, while hair leachable copper and bone copper remained unchanged.
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November 2008 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses biotin and biotinidase deficiencies, their symptoms, and methods of medical management, without presenting new clinical findings.
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July 1983 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study of three siblings highlights the importance of recognizing dermatologic signs—alopecia and periorificial dermatitis—for early diagnosis and treatment of biotin-responsive multiple carboxylase deficiency.
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February 1987 in “General and comparative endocrinology” This study found that in male badgers, seasonal molting and hair growth are influenced by cycles of plasma testosterone and thyroxine, with hormones affecting the timing and progression of these processes.
January 2023 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the roles and deficiency symptoms of zinc in human health, emphasizing its dietary importance and potential benefits of supplementation, but reports no new clinical findings.