29 citations
,
October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
11 citations
,
April 2024 in “Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology” Allergies and atopic conditions may increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
6 citations
,
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Certain gut bacteria may cause alopecia areata.
4 citations
,
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study was retracted.
4 citations
,
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Certain bacteria may influence alopecia areata risk, but skin bacteria don't mediate gut-skin effects.