March 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib successfully treated vitiligo in a patient with lupus without side effects.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Upadacitinib may effectively treat alopecia areata without side effects.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic treatment and Yoga Basti therapy improved a woman's PCOS symptoms.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” These specific gene polymorphisms are not linked to Alopecia Areata in Egyptians.
November 2023 in “The Bovine practitioner” A bull got very sick and had to be put down after eating hairy vetch for months.
June 2023 in “Livestock studies” The article concludes that understanding the molecular processes in hair follicle development can improve the quality of fibers like Angora and cashmere.
COVID-19 may trigger or worsen rapid hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
December 2022 in “Discover Psychology” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
October 2022 in “Veterinária notícias/Veterinária Notícias” A 5-year-old Akita with a rare skin condition improved significantly after treatment.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” A woman lost over 80% of her hair due to a condition called telogen effluvium after having COVID-19.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.
August 2021 in “Pelviperineology” Fascial Manipulation treatment helped a woman with vulvodynia and other health issues.
January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
September 2020 in “Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing” A 10-year-old boy with abnormal genital development had surgery and tests to find the cause and plan treatment.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” EPDS is a rare, chronic scalp condition that's hard to treat and needs better awareness for improved outcomes.
October 2019 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” A 56-year-old man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome after showing symptoms like diarrhea, weight loss, and skin changes.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
February 2019 in “Neoreviews” The infant with a urea cycle disorder improved with treatment and a liver transplant.
December 2018 in “Meandros medical and dental journal” A man developed a rare late-onset hair-pulling disorder, usually seen in younger people.
April 2017 in “Childhood Kidney Diseases” Azathioprine can cause severe blood issues and hair loss, needing careful monitoring and possible discontinuation.
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
January 2012 in “TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY FOR AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY JAPAN” Human hair can be used to study mineral changes from long-term space flight.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.
January 1985 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” Dental procedures and immunosuppressants can lead to heart infections in lupus patients.
July 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.