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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Men are more at risk for severe COVID-19 due to biological differences, suggesting the need for targeted treatments.
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October 2022 in “Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics” Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
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January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” COVID-19 may cause early hair loss similar to classic temporary hair loss, with further research needed.
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February 2014 in “Planta Medica” Scutellaria baicalensis extract and baicalin may help prevent hair loss.
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