September 2023 in “Curēus” Alopecia areata may be linked to hearing problems, so patients should monitor their hearing.
August 2023 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” CT60 polymorphism might increase the risk of Alopecia Areata.
Lupus patients on TikTok feel isolated, face medical gaslighting, and prefer non-drug treatments.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with alopecia areata have fewer IL-10 producing immune cells, which might contribute to the condition.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
October 2022 in “Legume Research” The research found a way to grow plant tissue and analyze compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, which is promising for hair restoration treatments.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
January 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
April 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document corrects an author's affiliation in previous articles about COVID-19 and its links to hair loss and hormones.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
March 2021 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” Clouston syndrome causes issues with teeth, hair, nails, and skin, and has no cure, but recognition has improved.
July 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pioglitazone combined with metformin or spironolactone improves PCOS symptoms and insulin resistance.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have acne, obesity, and excess hair, especially on the chin and upper lip.
March 2016 in “West Indian medical journal” There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.
Levetiracetam and valproate sodium both reduce seizures when added to lamotrigine, but levetiracetam has fewer side effects.
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome in South Indian women.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations might increase the risk of a hair loss condition in Koreans.
January 2013 in “Journal of Chengdu Medical College” Tolterodine Tartrate effectively treats overactive bladder symptoms.
April 2011 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride effectively reduced priapism episodes in children with sickle cell disease without side effects.
January 2009 in “The Hastings Center Report” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer risk.
January 2005 in “国外医药:植物药分册” African plum is linked to treating BPH and has economic benefits.
Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.
July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil showed better improvement than methotrexate in treating localized alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya” Trichoscopy can diagnose hair loss by looking for common signs like uneven hair thickness, "yellow dots," and more thin hairs, which are found in both men and women.
Both treatments improved hair loss, but 15% Minoxidil caused more side effects than Low Level Laser Therapy.
June 2019 in “Brain Imaging and Behavior” Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.
July 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
January 2013 in “Journal of Hubei University of Science and Technology(Medical Sciences)” Family history leads to earlier and more severe hair loss.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” The MTR gene affects wool quality and production in Chinese Merino sheep.