August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that adverse effects of finasteride were more common among right-handed heterosexuals and left-handed homosexuals with androgenic alopecia.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that among men unresponsive to finasteride for androgenic alopecia, 56.25% showed significant hair improvement after six months of dutasteride treatment with reasonable adverse effects.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this study, the aqueous extract of Eclipta alba and its hydrolyzed fraction showed nootropic activity and reduced stress-induced alterations in rats.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the authors reported that among patients with androgenetic alopecia, treatment with minoxidil 5% lotion combined with PRP and microneedling resulted in better hair growth and higher satisfaction compared to other treatment groups.
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October 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study observed that nail abnormalities often indicate underlying dermatological or systemic conditions, with psoriasis and infections being the most common causes among patients.
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study defined menstrual phase-specific reference intervals for circulating androgen levels in young women, highlighting that anovulatory females showed higher androgen, LH, and FSH levels compared to ovulatory females.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study concluded that heredity is associated with hair loss, while lifestyle and stress factors are not significantly related.
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March 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, researchers found that the existing Norwood and Hamilton classifications for androgenetic alopecia in Indian males had significant limitations, with 18% of cases not fitting into existing pattern categories.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses clinical presentations and interventions for alopecia in women of color, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment but providing no new clinical results.
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April 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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September 2007 in “Advances in therapy” This study found that the oral supplement INVERSION® Femme significantly reduced weight and hair loss and improved skin and nails in overweight women.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers found that dermoscopy does not provide distinguishing features for diagnosing scalp contact dermatitis from topical minoxidil compared to other causes of severe scalp itching.
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April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, trichoscopy was highlighted as a valuable diagnostic tool for traction alopecia, particularly in black women, revealing common signs like vellus hair and hair casts, although it requires a suggestive clinical history for effective use.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” This case report discusses a 27-month-old girl with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, who showed minor improvement in skeletal features and alopecia after high-dose oral calcium and vitamin D3 treatment.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” This review discusses the potential role of vitamin D supplementation as a therapeutic option for alopecia areata due to its immune-regulating effects and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” In this study, researchers observed that patients with Alopecia Areata had significantly lower serum zinc and higher copper levels compared to healthy controls, indicating a disrupted zinc-copper balance that may contribute to the disease's pathogenesis.
This study found that human placental extract significantly improved melasma, chronic ulcers, and alopecia areata without major adverse effects, suggesting its effectiveness and safety for these conditions.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” In this cross-sectional study of COVID-19 positive patients in Bangladesh, researchers found that maculo-papular eruptions were the most common dermatological manifestation, with other prevalent conditions including chilblain-like eruptions, urticarial lesions, and petechiae/purpura.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” In this study of 60 patients aged 1 to 60 with clinically diagnosed scalp diseases, researchers identified age, sex, educational level, occupation, socio-economic condition, family history, and behavior as factors associated with the prevalence of these diseases.
This study observed that acne and hirsutism were common among women with PCOS, and found a significant link between higher BMI and the presence of acanthosis nigricans and hirsutism.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Indian Medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair loss, known as Khalitya, but provides no new clinical findings, urging further exploration of traditional methods.
November 2016 in “Faridpur Medical College Journal” This study observed that Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed a good response in 60% of lichen planus patients, though further research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that while low-cost USB microscopes can correctly identify certain hair shaft features, their ability to detect other crucial trichoscopic features is limited, indicating they are not reliable for routine scalp assessments without further trials.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study evaluated 308 nm excimer light therapy for alopecia areata but the abstract does not provide specific clinical results or conclusions.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study observed that excimer light therapy, intralesional triamcinolone, and topical 5% minoxidil all had differing levels of effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with variable results noted among treatments.
May 2026 in “Jurnal Sehat Indonesia (JUSINDO)” This systematic review found an inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and the severity, extent, and pattern of alopecia areata, suggesting vitamin D deficiency may contribute to or worsen this autoimmune hair loss condition.
January 2026 in “Journal of Comprehensive Science (JCS)” This case report highlights the severe manifestations of early congenital syphilis and underscores the crucial need for early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes in affected infants.
March 2024 in “Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi” In this study, a child with Alopecia Areata underwent art therapy, leading to reduced anxiety and stress levels and improved emotional expression and motivation for treatment, suggesting art therapy as a suitable psychosocial intervention for this condition.
This study suggests that dermoscopy provides additional insights for diagnosing pattern alopecia in short coated dogs, beyond what is visible through standard dermatological examination.