71 citations
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May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
67 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Obesity increases the risk of skin infections, inflammatory conditions, and melanoma, but not basal cell carcinoma.
16 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
15 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
15 citations
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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Physiological Research” The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Found 32 genes linked to male baldness, affecting hair growth and stress-related pathways.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Bariatric surgery improves skin conditions and metabolism but may cause nutritional deficiencies and hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” Different drug doses approved in Japan and the U.S. are not mainly due to different clinical responses, and ethnic factors should be considered in setting drug doses.
1 citations
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February 2013 in “African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Finasteride lowers good cholesterol, raises bad fats, and may increase heart disease risk.
1 citations
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November 2002 in “Endocrine practice” The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
January 2026 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Dogs have more iron and copper in their hair than cats, and outdoor animals have higher iron levels.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Atypical symptoms in lupus can indicate different kidney issues.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Increased LC3 gene expression may be linked to premature graying of hair.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
March 2024 in “Biomedical reports” Isoflavone may help manage PCOS symptoms, but its effectiveness is uncertain.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
January 2021 in “International journal of medical science and health research” A patient with sickle cell trait and low vitamin D might have lupus, a rare combination that needs more attention.
February 2019 in “Neoreviews” The infant with a urea cycle disorder improved with treatment and a liver transplant.
December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.
November 2018 in “The European research journal” RDW can be a useful marker for inflammation in alopecia areata patients.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
January 2003 in “Annals of Dermatology” Iron deficiency can cause hair abnormalities, but taking iron can fix them and stop hair loss.
20 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
16 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
6 citations
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August 1989 in “European journal of pediatrics” Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.