November 2025 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Early menarche may indicate higher risk of severe hirsutism in PCOS patients.
October 2023 in “ANNALS OF PAKISTAN MEDICAL & ALLIED PROFESSIONALS” Insulin resistance is strongly linked to higher androgen levels in women with PCOS.
Resident doctors had more facial skin discoloration than medical students during COVID-19.
September 2022 in “Acta Medica” The pandemic caused new skin problems in children, mainly due to mask-wearing and stress.
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Older age and low testosterone increase the risk of kidney stones in men.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in adolescents, especially females, in northern Sudan.
May 2026 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” Ferritin levels may not accurately show iron stores in obese individuals.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Poor sleep and high stress are linked to skin, scalp, and hair problems.
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October 2021 in “Kerala Journal of Psychiatry” Anxiety and depression were present but didn't affect overall quality of life in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy.
August 2025 in “Tobacco Induced Diseases” Smoking harms skin quality and health, which may encourage quitting.
April 2026 in “Research Square” UK postgraduate health students have limited understanding of alopecia, with many misconceptions, highlighting the need for better awareness.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to certain types of hair loss.
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January 2023 in “BMC Women's Health” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) was found in 3.86% of tenth-grade girls in Guangzhou, China, with higher rates in overweight and obese girls, suggesting diagnosis should focus on hyperandrogenemia.
April 2026 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Keratosis pilaris significantly affects quality of life and shows specific skin changes.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Classical PCOS types A and B are most common and linked to higher health risks.
April 2021 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Women with newly diagnosed PCOS may have worse gum health than those treated for PCOS.
December 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” Sleeve gastrectomy leads to significant weight loss and health improvements with few complications.
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June 2025 in “JMIR Formative Research” Hair cortisol concentration may reflect some physiological stress but doesn't strongly correlate with perceived stress.
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September 2021 Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
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November 2023 in “Reproductive biology and endocrinology” Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those with phenotype B.
November 2025 in “Healthcare” Zinc levels don't significantly affect hair loss, so testing for zinc isn't necessary.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medical Sciences and Health” Early-onset male hair loss may be linked to higher cardiovascular risk.
February 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Androgenetic alopecia starts earlier in males than females, with different treatments, and is linked to income, education, alcohol use, and mental health.
April 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” Androgenetic alopecia may predict metabolic syndrome, so routine screening is recommended to prevent cardiovascular issues.
Many women with PCOS in Saudi Arabia suffer from depression and anxiety.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Hair loss in Saudi Arabia causes a low psychosocial impact, with less effect on those without a family history of hair loss.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Dermoscopic features can help identify and differentiate types of pityriasis versicolor.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Most adult females with acne do not have hormonal imbalances, but some show signs of excess male hormones.
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August 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About a quarter of the participants experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination.