research Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
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research Clinical symptoms of hyperandrogenic women diagnosed with COVID‐19
Women with high androgen levels may have more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
research A Review of the Dermatological Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.
research An Ecologic Study of Disparities in COVID-19 Incidence and Case Fatality in Oakland County, MI, USA, During a State-Mandated Shutdown
COVID-19 affected Black communities more in Oakland County, MI, but didn't increase death rates.
research Relationship between betacoronaviruses and the endocrine system: a new key to understand the COVID-19 pandemic—A comprehensive review
Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
research A concomitant diagnosis of COVID‐19 infection and systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by a macrophage activation syndrome: A new case report
COVID-19 may trigger systemic lupus erythematosus, requiring careful diagnosis and treatment.
research Is COVID-19 a risk factor for progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia and exacerbation of its related symptoms?: a systematic review
COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
research Are sex hormones promising candidates to explain sex disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research COVID-19 clinical outcomes and nationality: results from a Nationwide registry in Kuwait
Non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients had worse health outcomes than Kuwaitis, likely due to poorer socioeconomic conditions.
research COVID-19 and andrology: Recommendations of the French-speaking society of andrology (Société d’Andrologie de langue Française SALF)
Wait 3 months after COVID-19 before trying assisted reproduction and further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on male hormones and fertility.
research The probable destructive mechanisms behind COVID-19 on male reproduction system and fertility
COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
research Immuno-Endocrinology of COVID-19: The Key Role of Sex Hormones
Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.
research Safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine in children and/or adolescents:A meta-analysis
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective for children, with inactivated vaccines being slightly better.
research COVID-19 and hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research Androgen deprivation therapy may constitute a more effective COVID-19 prophylactic than therapeutic strategy
Androgen deprivation therapy might be better for preventing COVID-19 than treating it.
research Testosterone in COVID-19 – Foe, Friend or Fatal Victim?
Testosterone may both worsen and protect against COVID-19 effects in men.
research Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Induces a Low Humoral Immune Response in a Subset of Dermatological Patients Receiving Immunosuppressants
Some patients on immunosuppressants had a weaker immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine.
research COVID-19 in Africa: an ovarian victory?
Africa's low COVID-19 rates may be linked to early measures and possibly higher estrogen levels in women.
research COVID-19: The experience from Iran
Timely and coordinated efforts are crucial in managing a public health crisis like COVID-19.
research Presentation and Management of Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19
COVID-19 can cause various skin symptoms that usually improve with proper treatment.
research Impact of androgen deprivation therapy on mortality of prostate cancer patients with COVID-19: a propensity score-based analysis
Androgen deprivation therapy doesn't lower the risk of death from COVID-19 in prostate cancer patients.
research Androgenetic alopecia may be associated with weaker COVID-19 T-cell immune response: An insight into a potential COVID-19 vaccine booster
Hair loss may link to weaker COVID-19 immunity, suggesting possible need for extra vaccine boost.
research Case Report: Rowell Syndrome–Like Flare of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Following COVID-19 Infection
COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
research COVID-19 Infection: Impact on Hair
COVID-19 may cause increased and quicker hair loss compared to other infections.
research Impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on inpatient dermatology: a multicentre study from Hubei, China
COVID-19 led to fewer dermatology admissions in Hubei, China, with more severe cases and increased eczema due to mask use and hand disinfectants.
research COVID-19: Evaluation and Care of Patients With Persistent Symptoms Following Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Experts recommend a team-based approach to treat patients with long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms and emphasize the need for ongoing research.
research Finasteride in hospitalized adult males with COVID-19: A risk factor for severity of the disease or an adjunct treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Taking finasteride can partially improve oxygen levels in hospitalized male patients over 50 with COVID-19 pneumonia, but it doesn't affect other outcomes like death rate or hospital stay length.
research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
research Upper gastrointestinal bleeding during the COVID-19 pandemic; particularities of diagnosis and therapy
COVID-19 can worsen upper gastrointestinal bleeding, requiring quick and varied treatments.
research COVID-19 Severity and Androgen Receptor Polymorphism
Men with more CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene and lower testosterone levels may experience more severe COVID-19.