September 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
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January 2015 in “The Scientific World Journal” Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
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June 1982 in “The BMJ” Cooling the scalp below 22°C before and during chemotherapy can help prevent hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Climacteric” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism involves excess male hormones causing symptoms like hair growth and acne, and requires ruling out tumors and other disorders.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stress in hair follicle stem cells causes inflammation in a chronic skin condition through a specific immune response pathway.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Calcium channels are vital for normal skin function and their dysfunction can lead to skin issues.
August 2025 in “Arabixiv (OSF Preprints)” Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by brain heat stress, not DHT.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” Premature hair graying in the face may be influenced by genetics and environment.
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
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August 2015 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests that the hormone ghrelin might link acid reflux to oily skin.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome can be linked to hydralazine use and multiple autoantibodies, requiring high clinical suspicion and more research.
6 citations
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April 2018 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
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January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most women with hyperandrogenism first show acne, and skin conditions like hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are good indicators of the condition.
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
Blocking CXCR4 may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
12 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with a long-term skin condition developed a serious skin cancer that led to her death.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair moisture behavior helps tell apart different chemical treatments and reveals insights into hair structure.
April 2026 in “Journal of Experimental Psychopathology” Hair cortisol levels may not reliably indicate psychological distress.
The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
11 citations
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November 1991 in “Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology” Brindled mice show abnormal catecholamine neuron development due to copper deficiency.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Hormonal therapies might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa, but treatment is complex and personalized.
24 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
March 2021 in “Der Hautarzt” Neuroendocrine paraneoplastic syndromes often show skin changes, helping early diagnosis and requiring a team approach for best care.
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January 2009 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Hirsutism can be treated with medications or hair removal methods, tailored to each person.
Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.