June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
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May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Cepharanthine can potentially treat gastric cancer by stopping tumor growth.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
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August 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” People with PCOS have higher levels of PAI-1, which may increase their risk of heart disease and fertility issues.
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January 2013 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” Low vitamin D levels can lead to increased parathyroid hormone levels.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
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September 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation linked to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome was found in China.
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October 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP injections for hair loss may cause scalp nodules that can persist but often regress on their own.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
LGF injections may improve early Peyronie's disease by reducing penile curvature and plaque size.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with anal Pemphigus Vulgaris had repeated episodes but fully recovered with treatment, without long-term problems.
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December 2010 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
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December 2013 in “Immunological Investigations” The SNP rs6457452 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
The AMHR2-482A>G gene change is linked to higher PCOS risk.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keloids are strongly linked to atopic dermatitis and other health issues.
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March 2011 in “Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology” Enzyme doses for chronic pancreatitis should match meal size, not patient size.
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April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with Hidradenitis Suppurativa have less diverse skin bacteria and different bacterial metabolism than healthy individuals.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
March 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine.” Lupus enteritis is a rare but serious gut inflammation in lupus patients, often hard to diagnose without prior lupus symptoms.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Higher levels of small, dense LDL cholesterol are linked to a greater risk of heart attack in young adults.
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March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
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October 2022 in “Current Urology” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise in reducing pain for bladder pain syndrome.
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May 2020 in “Gynecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine” Bacterial vaginosis is not linked to skin disorders in these patients.
Higher PSA levels can indicate prostate cancer, but there's overlap with non-cancerous conditions.
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July 1995 in “PubMed” Lowering homocyst(e)ine levels can reverse skin and hair lightening by restoring enzyme activity needed for pigmentation.
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February 2024 in “mBio” Biliverdin IXβ and IXδ help Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapt to chronic infections.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.