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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
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February 2023 in “BMC women's health” Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
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October 2013 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.
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April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
16 citations
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November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” 14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
14 citations
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December 2016 in “PloS one” Keratin 26 affects cashmere goat hair growth and is influenced by various treatments.
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February 2014 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Methods” Researchers created a model to understand heart aging, highlighting the role of microRNAs and identifying key genes and pathways involved.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The study maps goat hair follicle cells, revealing key genes and pathways involved in hair growth and cell death.
142 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High LH levels cause hair loss by damaging and aging hair follicles.
35 citations
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January 2018 in “Vitamins and hormones” DHEA affects various tissues by interacting with multiple receptors and can be converted into sex hormones.
76 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
January 2009 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Minoxidil solution can effectively treat hair thinning in women.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
137 citations
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January 2006 in “Frontiers in bioscience” CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
24 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
Genetic factors in PCOS are complex, with potential influences from the MC4R gene.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from hair papilla cells and the Chinese medicine Liao Tuo Fang can potentially promote hair growth and could be used to develop hair growth drugs.
February 2017 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Hair loss can be treated with common methods like minoxidil and finasteride, but new potential treatments include growth factors, cytokines, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
October 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
April 2023 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Estrogen may help improve COVID-19 outcomes, especially in women.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.
108 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Weak endocrine disruptors in mixtures can have significant effects and should be considered in risk assessments.
75 citations
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
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.
186 citations
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February 2015 in “Frontiers in Neuroscience” Testosterone affects brain behavior in complex and varied ways.
95 citations
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July 2010 in “Genes & development” Notch/CSL signaling controls hair follicle differentiation through Wnt5a and FoxN1.