84 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” PPARγ is crucial for skin health but can have both beneficial and harmful effects.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and is linked to thyroid disease, hyperlipidemia, and anemia.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss in women, needing combined medical and emotional care.
Thymoma with alopecia areata may be linked to abnormal immune cells.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin A helped a patient recover from dissecting folliculitis when antibiotics failed.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
1 citations
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April 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” PCOS significantly affects women's quality of life, causing anxiety and social issues, and requires comprehensive care.
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
June 2013 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Hyperandrogenism does not affect young women's sexual function.
12 citations
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June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgens reduce THY1 in skin cells, leading to less fat, more fibrosis, and worse healing in males.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” IL-15 and TNF-α levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, especially in alopecia totalis.
6 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Alopecia areata is linked to autoimmune antibodies.
February 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Biology and Applied Biosciences” Alopecia areata patients have higher hormone levels, suggesting hormonal screening could help in treatment.
An integrated approach with accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment improves outcomes for female hair loss.
21 citations
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April 2011 in “Physiological Research” Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Enhancing regulatory T cells may help treat autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” Alopecia androgenética is common hair loss affecting self-esteem, treatable with medications and procedures.
June 2024 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” TSLP affects atopic dermatitis by increasing sebum and reducing fat through IL-4/IL-13 signaling.
23 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
45 citations
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December 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Vitamin D and its receptor are essential for hair growth, cell regulation, immune function, and heart health.
January 2023 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” Alopecia patients have a higher risk of heart disease.
Accurate diagnosis of hair loss types is crucial for effective treatment.
January 2011 in “Medical Recapitulate” 5α-reductase enzyme affects hormone levels, influencing conditions like acne and hair loss.
January 2024 in “International journal of chemical research and development (Print)” Low levels of vitamin B12, iron, ferritin, and zinc are linked to hair loss in Iraqi women.
April 2026 in “Boletín Médico Del Hospital Infantil de México (English Edition)” Most kids with alopecia areata have other health issues, often allergies or skin conditions.
4 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Poor response to topical immunotherapy in alopecia areata patients is linked to impaired cell responses.