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October 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in a Saudi population.
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September 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.
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December 2021 in “Military Medical Science Letters” Nanoemulgel is a promising method for delivering drugs, especially for those that don't dissolve well in water.
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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
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December 2024 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Patients with alopecia areata in Saudi Arabia understand the condition's seriousness but still face significant psychological challenges.
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September 2021 in “Cureus” Depression in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is linked to insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, and managing these can help reduce depression. Lifestyle changes and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be effective treatments.
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April 2024 in “Women s Health Reports” PCOS is common among female health science students, linked to hormonal issues and family history, and early diagnosis is important.
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January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects quality of life, especially for women, who are more willing to pay for treatment.
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May 2019 in “BMJ case reports” A boy with severe immune deficiency and Epstein-Barr virus died from high-grade B-cell lymphoma.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Most off-label drug prescriptions in Saudi Arabia are for adults with depression and diabetes.
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September 2021 in “Cutis” Eating shiitake mushrooms caused a man to develop a rash similar to a skin condition known as AGEP.
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November 2019 in “Jurnal Penelitian Perawat Profesional” Mulberry may help prevent and treat obesity.
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October 2023 in “Chest” Minoxidil can cause fluid buildup around the heart, so patients using it should be watched for this side effect.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Different specialties at different hospitals use various consultation models.
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November 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are equally effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Rosemary extract may help hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hair shedding is common in GLP-1 users, affecting treatment adherence.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
November 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Microinfusion using tattoo devices effectively treats hair loss and skin conditions with minimal side effects.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The gel shows strong potential for effectively treating pressure ulcers.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wearing a hijab doesn't cause hair loss, but how it's worn can lead to hair issues, and many affected women don't seek medical help.
May 2025 in “Current Drug Safety” Topical minoxidil can rarely cause swelling due to fluid retention.
Wnt-activating drugs generally do not increase cancer risk.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Combining fractional photothermolysis with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reducing neutrophils or inhibiting NETs improves wound healing in sickle cell disease.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Many female medical students in Saudi Arabia show signs of insulin resistance linked to increased waist size.
September 2024 in “Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research/Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research ” COVID-19 can cause hair loss due to stress, with inflammation markers like D-dimer levels playing a role.
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.