research Acanthosis nigricans and the metabolic syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.
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research Acne severity and the Global Acne Grading System in polycystic ovary syndrome
Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
research Gender-specific risk factors for androgenetic alopecia in the Korean general population: Associations with medical comorbidities and general health behaviors
AGA risk factors include age, smoking, hypertension for men, and age, dyslipidemia for women; lifestyle changes may help prevention.
research Trichotillometry: the reliability and practicality of hair pluckability as a method of nutritional assessment
Hair pluckability is not a reliable method for assessing nutrition.
research Relation of urinary stone disease with androgenetic alopecia and serum testosterone levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research Relationships Between Hair Chemical Elements and Nutritional Status in Oldest-Old and Centenarian Populations
Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.
research Type II Vitamin D Dependent Rickets: A Case Report
Hair loss can be a key sign of a rare type of rickets when vitamin D treatment doesn't work and advanced tests aren't available.
research Randomized clinical trial of low-dose oral minoxidil for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: 0.25 mg versus 1 mg
1 mg/day of low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Impact of Lifestyle Modifications Among Overweight and Obese Infertile Women
Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise improve PCOS symptoms and fertility.
research Non-invasive biomonitoring of infant exposure to environmental organic pollutants in north-western Spain based on hair analysis. Identification of potential sources
Hair analysis shows infants and mothers in north-western Spain are exposed to environmental pollutants, with factors like diet and residence affecting pollutant levels.
research Association of Androgenic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome
People with male pattern baldness are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
research Rickets with Alopecia Signals Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome – A case control study
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research No-Shave Long Hair Follicular Unit Excision Using an All-Purpose Skin-Responsive Device
The new hair transplant technique is fast, effective, and satisfying for patients with different hair types.
research LBMON231 Virilization Secondary To Androgen Producing Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma
A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
research A Clinical Study on Cutaneous Manifestations of Obesity
Obesity significantly affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and should be considered during skin exams.
research Medical therapy for frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review and clinical approach
Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
research The Ludwig pattern of androgenetic alopecia is due to a hierarchy of androgen sensitivity within follicular units that leads to selective miniaturization and a reduction in the number of terminal hairs per follicular unit
Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
research Alopecia areata in a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)
The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
research Hair tourniquet syndrome
Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare condition where hair wraps around an infant's body part, needing quick removal to prevent damage.
research Scalp Surgery: Anatomic and Biomechanical Considerations
The document concludes that following specific surgical guidelines can improve scalp surgery results and reduce complications.
research Hair tourniquet syndrome of penis: A rare situation in boys with serious complications if not recognized
Hair wrapped tightly around a boy's penis can cause serious damage if not treated quickly.
research A Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device for All-Purpose Hair Graft Harvesting
The new hair graft device is faster, more efficient, and reduces damage to hair follicles.
research Acquired constriction ring syndrome as a cause of inconsolable cry in a child: a case report
A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
research Inconsolable Crying in Infants: Differential Diagnosis in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Most inconsolable crying in infants is not due to a serious cause, and a detailed check-up is typically enough to find the reason.
research Thermal Induced Changes in Cuticle and Cortex to Chemically Treated Hair
Heat worsens damage in chemically treated hair, especially bleached and straightened hair.
research Ophiasis Alopecia Areata in a Patient With Spondyloarthritis on Secukinumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Secukinumab can cause hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
research ODP292 A Xanthomatous Hypophysitis: Always Think Twice Before Pituitary Resection.
Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
research Trachyonychia in a child with concomitant alopecia areata and lichen planus
A boy's hair, nails, and skin improved after 6 months of steroid treatment.