research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
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research Androgen sensitivity gateway to COVID ‐19 disease severity
Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.
research Enanthem in Patients With COVID-19 and Skin Rash
Minoxidil can improve hair growth in some patients with woolly hair due to LIPH variants, with varying responses and mild side effects.
research Immune mechanisms associated with sex-based differences in severe COVID-19 clinical outcomes
Females have stronger immune responses to COVID-19 than males, leading to better outcomes.
research Anti‐androgens may protect against severe COVID‐19 outcomes: results from a prospective cohort study of 77 hospitalized men
Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.
research A review on computer‐aided chemogenomics and drug repositioning for rationalCOVID ‐19 drug discovery
Computer-aided methods can speed up COVID-19 drug discovery and help find new uses for existing drugs.
research Baricitinib: From Rheumatoid Arthritis to COVID‐19
Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
research 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors are associated with reduced frequency of COVID‐19 symptoms in males with androgenetic alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research Analysis of dermatologic conditions in Turkey and Italy by using Google Trends analysis in the era of the COVID ‐19 pandemic
Searches for acne, hair loss, and eczema increased during COVID-19, while searches for other skin issues decreased.
research Management of telogen effluvium during the COVID‐19 emergency: Psychological implications
Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
research Geriatric challenges in the new coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic: A systematic review
Elderly people, especially with chronic conditions, are more at risk of severe COVID-19 complications and need preventive care and social support.
research Androgen receptor genetic variant predicts COVID‐19 disease severity: a prospective longitudinal study of hospitalized COVID‐19 male patients
A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and risks for COVID-19 infection: A comprehensive review
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to related health issues.
research Case Report: Pityriasis Rosea-Like Eruption Following COVID-19 Vaccination
A rare skin rash after COVID-19 vaccination shouldn't stop future vaccinations.
research Avicequinone C Isolated from Avicennia marina Exhibits 5α-Reductase-Type 1 Inhibitory Activity Using an Androgenic Alopecia Relevant Cell-Based Assay System
Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
research Expression of caspase-14 and keratin-19 in the human epidermis and appendages during fetal skin development
research Public interest in dermatologic symptoms, conditions, treatments, and procedures during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Insights from Google Trends
Public interest in skin issues changed during COVID-19, with more focus on dry skin, hair problems, and hand eczema.
research Procyanidin Oligomers Counteract TGF-β1- and TGF-β2-Induced Apoptosis in Hair Epithelial Cells: An Insight into Their Mechanisms
Procyanidin compounds from apples and barley promote hair growth and prevent hair cell death.
research Immunological aspects and gender bias during respiratory viral infections including novel Coronavirus disease‐19 (COVID‐19): A scoping review
Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.
research Solanum nigrum L. in COVID-19 and post-COVID complications: a propitious candidate
Solanum nigrum shows promise for treating COVID-19 and its complications, but more research is needed.
research Molecular Mechanisms Lead to Sex-Specific COVID-19 Prognosis and Targeted Therapies
Men are more at risk for severe COVID-19 due to biological differences, suggesting the need for targeted treatments.
research Skin disorders associated with the COVID‐19 pandemic: A review
The review found that COVID-19 can cause skin problems, including rashes and issues from wearing PPE, and suggests more research and protective measures for healthcare workers.
research Role of ACE2 polymorphism in COVID-19: impact of age
Different ACE2 gene versions may affect COVID-19 impact based on age and suggest some hair loss drugs could be potential treatments.
research Contrasting Narratives of Race and Fatness in Covid-19
Racial minorities faced more Covid-19 blame due to anti-fatness and structural racism.
research Children with trichotillomania in COVID‐19 outbreak
More children are showing signs of hair-pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress and lack of social interaction.
research Hair-cycle dependent differential expression of ADAM 10 and ADAM 12
ADAM 10 and ADAM 12 proteins are involved in different stages of hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
research Androgenetic alopecia in women and men is not related to COVID‐19 infection severity: a prospective cohort study of hospitalized COVID‐19 patients
Hair loss doesn't affect COVID-19 severity.
research Genetic variation in the ovine KAP22-1 gene and its effect on wool traits in Egyptian sheep
Certain genetic changes in the KAP22-1 gene are linked to better wool quality in Egyptian sheep.
research Correlation Between Nongenomic Action of C19-Steroids and COVID-19 Severity
Low testosterone may increase COVID-19 severity in men.