December 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” A reliable severity score for female pattern hair loss was developed and validated.
October 2021 in “West African journal of medicine” Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is rare but severe when it occurs, with symptoms similar to those seen worldwide.
Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is not common, but when it happens, it's usually severe.
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July 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin improved hair growth and combability in one child with uncombable hair syndrome.
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January 2011 in “Diabetes” People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
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November 2020 in “Physiology & behavior” People with depression often have higher hair cortisol levels, while those with PTSD tend to have lower levels, but more research is needed to understand this fully.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” Ultrasound can help detect early signs and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
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September 2016 in “BMC musculoskeletal disorders” Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis often causes side effects like diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss, especially at higher doses.
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July 2015 in “Journal of nursing scholarship” Chinese kidney transplant patients often feel high blood pressure, hair loss, and tiredness from their medications, and more distress leads to worse medication adherence.
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October 1992 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Bubble hair deformity may be caused by hair shaft trauma and can improve with gentle hair care.
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June 2022 in “Transgender Health” Oocyte retrieval is possible for transgender men on testosterone therapy without affecting fertility outcomes.
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December 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.
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April 2015 in “Human Reproduction” Obese Hispanic women with PCOS are at higher risk for metabolic problems than non-Hispanic white women.
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September 2014 in “PubMed” People with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) may have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mexican women's hair is between Asian and Caucasian hair in thickness and shape, with varied strength and some damage.
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April 2024 in “Women s Health Reports” PCOS is common among female health science students, linked to hormonal issues and family history, and early diagnosis is important.
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November 2022 in “BMC Women s Health” HER2-targeted or hormonal therapies improve quality of life for Sudanese breast cancer patients.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Early onset female hair loss is linked to lower hair density, scalp issues, and certain genetic factors.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Dermatological diseases affect women's work performance more than men's.
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April 2025 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” Long COVID affects about 27% of patients, with higher risk for women, lower education, and certain income levels.
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS and higher BMI, especially those with morbid obesity, are at greater risk for depression.
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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December 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Arab hair is generally thicker but less dense compared to other ethnicities, affecting hair disorder diagnosis and treatment.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” There is no significant link between metabolic syndrome and alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “Wal afiat Hospital Journal” Normal BMI is linked to higher rates of androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.
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April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
July 2025 in “BMC Public Health” Alopecia areata patients need better education to improve their disease management.
November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.