Skin changes can reveal serious hormone-related diseases, helping save lives.
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Chronic hair diseases can severely affect mental health and self-confidence.
Depressed individuals have higher hair sodium and potassium levels, similar to changes seen in astronauts.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
Thyroid disorders include hypothyroidism, causing fatigue and weight gain, and hyperthyroidism, causing weight loss and anxiety.
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October 1988 in “Steroids” Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Male pattern baldness may indicate arterial stiffness in transgender men on long-term testosterone therapy.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” The mind and body don't directly interact; the mind acts as an interface linking abstract and physical data.
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August 2009 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Ciências da Saúde” A new system was created to classify skin changes in cancer patients based on their treatment.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male and female mice have different skin thickness, and hormones affect their skin and hair growth differently.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in biomedical technologies” DHT causes thicker and less elastic skin, linked to hair loss.
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March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
January 2026 in “Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women s Health” Pregnancy can cause skin changes, some harmless and others risky, needing careful management.
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January 1988 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” Early puberty in girls leads to intense moods, restlessness, and greater self-certainty.
Nipple area expansion in mice needs both pregnancy hormones and mechanical strain.
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults commonly experience hair loss and nail disorders due to aging and health changes, affecting their quality of life.
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October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
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December 1978 in “PubMed” Malabsorption can cause skin issues like pigmentation changes and hair loss, which improve with treatment.
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November 1987 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
March 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Functional nutrition evaluations can improve personalized wellness programs and help prevent chronic diseases.
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.
July 2025 in “AACE Endocrinology and Diabetes” Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
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September 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Self-perceived facial aging is linked to skin pigmentation, immune system, hair loss in men, and genes related to the skin's structure.
January 2011 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Finasteride may reduce body hair in men.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” Physical activity increased, but sedentary behavior also rose, especially in men.
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January 2016 in “Menopause” Estrogen deficiency, like after menopause or certain surgeries, leads to faster skin aging and health issues.
December 2004 in “Medicine” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and may affect pre-existing skin conditions, with some treatments not safe for use during pregnancy.
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September 2005 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.