May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Biomolecules” Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
39 citations
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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
432 citations
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April 2014 in “Nature communications” A mother's diet at conception can cause lasting genetic changes in her child.
42 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
25 citations
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of stroke.
32 citations
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Baseline severity and relapse history affect alopecia areata treatment and recurrence.
April 2019 in “Abstracts” Adding colchicine stopped the girl's recurring heart issues caused by lupus.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Being obese and eating too many calories may increase the risk of kidney cancer, but physical activity doesn't seem to affect this risk.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Long-term diabetes is linked to lower prostate cancer risk.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Women with alopecia may have a higher chance of getting thyroid cancer.
20 citations
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May 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Men taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of dying from the disease.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss may increase the risk of dry eye disease.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Stopping S100A3 activity slows down hair growth in mice.
December 2023 in “Y Dược học” Older adults in Vietnam often experience hair loss after COVID-19, especially women, singles, and those hospitalized.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Putting thymidine dinucleotide on newborn mice's skin can delay and reduce skin cancer.
14 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk of certain fractures.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Neoplasma” Certain gene patterns in breast cancer are linked to how active hormone receptors are and could affect patient survival.
20 citations
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December 2008 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg helps prevent more hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Poliosis is common in severe alopecia areata but doesn't significantly affect overall prognosis.
120 citations
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October 2004 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
89 citations
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
47 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.