77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
9 citations
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December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” PCOS is a major cause of infertility and requires personalized treatment.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology/Sri Lanka Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can lead to serious health problems.
August 2025 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Mental health issues affect adaptation in alopecia patients more than the cause of hair loss.
December 2023 in “Curēus” Acne is the most common skin issue in Qassim Province, especially among young adults.
December 2018 in “Meandros medical and dental journal” A man developed a rare late-onset hair-pulling disorder, usually seen in younger people.
December 2022 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
417 citations
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
251 citations
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
159 citations
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December 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
64 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
60 citations
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
59 citations
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April 2016 in “Cell Reports” EdnrB signaling helps melanocyte stem cells regenerate and could be targeted to treat pigmentation issues.
41 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
31 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
30 citations
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
28 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Medicine” Childhood ptosis can vary from a minor cosmetic issue to a serious condition and may signal other health problems.
14 citations
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.
11 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.
10 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
2 citations
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December 2014 Low biotin intake during pregnancy can affect biotin transport in mothers and fetuses.
Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for accurately diagnosing scalp conditions without invasive procedures.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” PRP helps with skin, hair, and wound treatments but needs more research for standard use.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.