11 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The LED device safely improves neck skin appearance without affecting thyroid function.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
March 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” PCOS skin symptoms need personalized treatment and psychological support to improve quality of life.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair quality is genetically determined and linked to its composition and strength.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” 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.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.
September 2022 in “Farmacja Polska” Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.
January 2019 in “Current research in diabetes & obesity journal” A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
50 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
185 citations
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
97 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.
96 citations
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October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Higher vitamin D levels are linked to higher iron levels in Korean women without metabolic syndrome, but not in those with it.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific reports” The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A man with hypoparathyroidism had other health issues that led to a diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disorder, APS-1.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Intravenous calcium therapy is a safe and effective treatment for a rare type of rickets.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Electrical stimulation with a low-calorie diet reduces appetite, weight, and blood pressure in obese people with sleep apnea.
July 2023 in “Journal of medical and health studies” A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
57 citations
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June 2021 in “Polymers” Photothermal hydrogels are promising for infection control and tissue repair, and combining them with other treatments could improve results and lower costs.
57 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
57 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
53 citations
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October 1993 in “Drug Safety” Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.
42 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.