91 citations
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May 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
48 citations
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May 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Gut health may influence Alopecia Areata, suggesting new treatments.
July 2020 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Sodium valproate caused vomiting, hair loss, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight gain, and anemia in young children with epilepsy.
Drinking sweetened tea and poor sleep habits increase the risk of hair loss in women.
38 citations
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September 1996 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hair loss from mood stabilizers is common but can be managed without stopping the medication.
April 2026 in “Science Progress” GLP-1 therapies, especially semaglutide and tirzepatide, may cause hair loss, particularly in women and with rapid weight loss.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Targeting specific metabolic and ionic pathways may improve alopecia areata treatment.
27 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Human dermal γδT-cells respond to stress in hair follicles, contributing to hair loss.
A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Primary cilia affect the size and oil production of eye glands but not the oil's makeup.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Human hair contains more glycosaminoglycans in children than adults, and these compounds decrease with age, possibly affecting hair thickness.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” More research is needed to understand if GLP-1 agonists affect hair health.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.
March 2024 in “Romanian Medical Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and hyperthyroidism improve patient outcomes.
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
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January 2015 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” Lysophosphatidic acid affects sensory neurons and may cause neuropathic pain and itch.
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April 2022 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Using three different drugs together may better treat eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
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October 1988 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Biotin treatment improves symptoms of biotinidase deficiency, but some neurological damage may be permanent.
15 citations
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August 1991 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” A special diet can fix hair problems in argininosuccinase deficiency.
February 2025 in “BMC Public Health” Unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices may increase the risk of hair loss in women.
35 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
January 2026 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic variant in the GJB6 gene likely caused the Labrador's paw pad condition.
August 2024 in “Revista Científica Multidisciplinar Núcleo do Conhecimento” Malassezia restricta may be linked to intestinal diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
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October 2002 in “Journal Of Clinical Periodontology” Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.
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August 2018 in “Medicine” Hair loss in Chinese college students leads to various psychological issues, so treatment should address both hair loss and mental health.
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October 2010 in “Pediatrics in review” Some alternative therapies might help treat eating disorders when combined with standard care, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Expanding regulatory T cells may help treat alopecia areata by reducing harmful immune cells.
May 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” GLP-1RAs may cause hair loss but could also help regrow hair in some cases.