January 2020 in “Proyecto de investigación:” Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.
May 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” The treatment is safe and shows promise for metastatic breast cancer.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of nidogen1 and type IV collagen are found in basal cell carcinoma compared to normal skin.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that ERBB2 mutations are common in extramammary Paget disease and may respond to systemic treatments like cancer immunotherapy.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments are effective for hair loss conditions, but results vary by individual factors.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Diabetic patients' stem cells make vascular grafts more prone to clots, but new methods may improve grafts.
February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.
November 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.
September 2004 in “Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new risk spots for early hair loss were found, which also link to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility. Two genes, FOXA2 and HDAC4, could be new treatment targets. Hair loss might also be connected to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate cancer.
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October 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
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June 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
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January 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Only about 20% of women have hair loss after childbirth severe enough to be considered clinically significant.
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March 2021 in “Parasitology Research” Besnoitiosis, a parasitic disease, has been found in donkeys in Italy and may be more common in Europe than previously thought.
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December 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris can cause patchy hair loss in children and may respond to certain treatments.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Shorter alopecia areata episodes lead to better baricitinib treatment outcomes.
April 2025 in “Journal of Biophotonics” PBM therapy improves mitochondrial function and promotes tissue regeneration in dental pulp stem cells.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
August 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Finasteride has various adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, which vary by age and gender.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
October 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and hair loss, which may last even after recovery.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatment increased hair follicle counts and is potentially effective for male hair loss without serious side effects.
December 2019 in “Arak Medical University Journal” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Minoxidil with caffeine works better for hair loss than minoxidil alone.