April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tumescent liposuction reduces waist and hip size but doesn't significantly change metabolic markers, though it may slightly improve blood pressure and certain protein levels.
16 citations
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Negative pressure treatment improved skin thickness, blood vessel growth, and hair growth.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Alexandria Dental Journal” A high-fat diet causes obesity, insulin resistance, poor health, and salivary gland damage.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Mice without active or present vitamin D receptors maintain normal blood sugar control and islet gene expression when calcium levels are normal.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
1 citations
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October 2025 γδ T cells help control tissue scarring and blood vessel growth in response to foreign objects.
12 citations
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April 2004 in “PubMed” A rare skin condition in a baby showed unusual fat and hair follicle changes.
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor was found in a young woman with a genetic fat disorder.
150 citations
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August 1992 in “Genes & Development” TNF alpha in skin cells causes weight loss, hair and fat issues, and skin inflammation in mice.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is important for male sexual traits, reproduction, muscle and bone health, blood production, and metabolism, and works both directly and after being changed into other hormones.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
October 2019 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” A 56-year-old man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome after showing symptoms like diarrhea, weight loss, and skin changes.
9 citations
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Certain plant compounds can help treat diabetes.
21 citations
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December 2012 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Higher hair levels of calcium and magnesium are linked to higher body weight, while lower levels are linked to worse metabolic health.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “Han'gug dongmul jawon gwahag hoeji/Han-guk dongmul jawon gwahak hoeji/Journal of animal science and technology” Adding L-glutamine to the diet of Hanwoo steers may boost their immune system and help them cope with heat.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” Long-term anabolic steroid use can lead to heart and metabolic health issues.
40 citations
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Metabolic Syndrome is linked to several skin conditions, and stem cell therapy might help treat them.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
36 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom, contains compounds that have potential health benefits like fighting cancer, boosting immunity, and treating various diseases.
20 citations
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January 2006 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.
11 citations
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May 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy is a safe and effective treatment for improving skin appearance and treating various skin conditions, with mild side effects.
July 2025 in “Bioma Berkala Ilmiah Biologi” Wild boar skin from Timor Island has three layers with various structures like hair follicles and glands.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Weight loss improved health issues, but calcium and protein intake need attention.
March 2015 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Testosterone affects skin by increasing oil production and influences hair growth.
65 citations
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January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
8 citations
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November 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Fat transfer can be effective for soft tissue trauma if the patient is chosen carefully and the procedure is done correctly.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness had higher body fat and obesity-related measurements but similar heart fat and artery thickness compared to healthy men.
270 citations
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April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.