October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this case report, a 10-month-old ethnic minority infant from Xinjiang with acrodermatitis enteropathy improved clinically and biochemically after zinc supplementation, underscoring the importance of early genetic testing for SLC39A4 mutations and individualized zinc therapy in managing this disorder.
January 2025 in “MEDS Chinese Medicine” This article reviews the pathogenesis and treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia, examining both Western medical approaches and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including herbal remedies and acupuncture, to offer insights that may aid in clinical decision-making for managing this condition.
This study found that using SH-SY5Y cell lysate in Western blot analysis may improve the diagnosis of Satoyoshi syndrome by providing more consistent and clear immunoreactive band patterns compared to brain homogenate, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition” This study assessed malnutrition among 657 internally displaced school-aged children in Cameroon, finding high rates of stunting (27.1%), wasting (23%), thinness (21.6%), underweight (20.1%), anemia (30%), low serum iron (44.5%), and poor protein status (35.7%), highlighting the urgent need for nutrition interventions.
December 2023 in “Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, conducted at a single hospital from 2017 to 2020, researchers analyzed epidemiological factors, clinical patterns, and associated comorbidities in patients with clinically diagnosed alopecia areata using questionnaires, clinical examinations, and lab data. Results are not reported in the abstract.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This study surveyed dermatologists and found that Doxepin was the most preferred anti-depressant for treating psycho dermatoses in elderly patients.
In this study of foxes and jackals in Ilam province, Iran, 19.35% of foxes and 17.85% of jackals were found to be infested with ectoparasites, mainly Ctenocephalides canis.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This study found that Chinese participants experiencing anxiety were significantly more likely to worry about the sequelae of Omicron compared to peers in North America and Western Europe.
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August 2019 in “BMC Medical Genetics” This study found that two MC4R gene polymorphisms are associated with higher BMI in women with PCOS in western Saudi Arabia, but are not linked to PCOS itself.
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July 2017 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This study found widespread use of performance enhancing agents among gym users in Saudi Arabia and suggests that improving knowledge and awareness could reduce consumption despite accessibility and social influences.
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October 2020 in “Dermatology Reports” This study surveyed the use of herbal products and home remedies for hair and scalp disorders in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, finding many traditional remedies still in widespread use despite a lack of scientific evidence.
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December 2023 in “Environmental pollution” This study quantified around 60 organic pollutants in hair samples from mothers and infants in Spain, finding significant correlations between pollutant levels and factors like residence, dietary habits, and maternal age, with common exposure sources identified for several pollutant classes.
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November 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” This study found that supplementing cholecalciferol with L-thyroxine significantly reduced depression levels in hypothyroid patients with autoimmune thyroiditis compared to L-thyroxine alone.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that premature graying significantly impacts the quality of life among affected individuals, reporting profound effects on psychological and social well-being, including guilt and mood fluctuations.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reviewed evidence on hair oils' effects on hair health and found that coconut-based oils may protect hair during prewash by reducing porosity and improving tensile strength, while rosemary oil showed evidence for promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” This review discusses the current advancements in diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome with both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and it reports no new results.
June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that telemedicine effectively managed common dermatological conditions like tinea, acne, hair disorders, and dermatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant portion of patients not needing face-to-face consultations.
December 2014 in “CVR Journal of Science & Technology” This study identified various functional groups and chemical constituents in dried leaves of the medicinal plant Bhringaraj, suggesting their potential use in developing wastewater treatment technologies.
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses Dr. Gill Westgate's background in hair growth regulation and industry experience, but reports no new findings or results.
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January 2012 in “Journal of natural science, biology and medicine” This study reported a 10% prevalence of Tinea capitis among school-going urban children in Kolkata, with a higher rate observed in boys.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that nonscarring diffuse hair loss in women is most common in the 21-40 age group, with low serum ferritin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3 levels contributing to its pathogenesis.
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that short-term exposure to PM2.5 and Asian dust particles did not increase skin symptoms in schoolchildren.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
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October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that seasonal changes significantly affected hair follicle activity and fibre growth in Merghoz goats, with variations seen in feed intake and growth patterns across different seasons.
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June 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” This study found that adding vitamin D to L-thyroxine treatment reduced depression more effectively in West-Ukrainian patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism than L-thyroxine alone.
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October 2021 in “Bioinformation” This study found that the FTO gene variants rs17817449 and rs1421085 were significantly associated with PCOS susceptibility, and rs8050136 was linked with hair loss and high BMI in women with PCOS in western Saudi Arabia.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This study found that alcoholic extracts of Blumea eriantha DC exhibited significant hair growth activity, primarily attributed to the phytoconstituent Dimethyl sulfone.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This case report describes a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy due to a SLC39A4 genetic mutation, showing clinical improvement in skin, hair, and zinc levels following zinc supplementation and highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and tailored treatment.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this case study, a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy caused by an SLC39A4 gene mutation showed clinical improvement and increased zinc levels following zinc supplementation, highlighting the importance of early genetic testing and customized treatment in managing the disorder.
This study suggests a significant association between male androgenic alopecia and increased risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the importance of clinical evaluation and lifestyle modifications in affected patients.