July 2025 in “Archives of Sexual Behavior” Men's facial appearance shows age, body fat, and testosterone levels, not metabolic health.
CD4 T cells need IFN-γ to cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
Four genes are linked to alopecia areata, with two increasing risk and two offering protection.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” Cell death shapes skin stem cell environments, affecting inflammation, repair, and cancer.
Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
July 2022 in “International journal of KIU” Genetics influence opioid addiction risk, diet affects COVID-19 severity, Aerva lanata may harm kidneys, some plants fight fungi and cancer, and nursing students need better contraceptive knowledge.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
SLC24A5 shows a clear selective sweep, but no link to UV radiation intensity.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
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October 2013 in “Psychosomatics” Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
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April 2019 in “Annals of hepatology” Peanut allergies can be transferred through organ transplants.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that reactivation of herpesviruses, especially HHV-6, is linked to severe symptoms and complications in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
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September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.
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July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
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August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
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December 2004 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
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September 1980 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
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December 2011 in “Steroids” The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
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April 2010 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” FOXN1 gene variants cause low T cells and immune issues from birth.
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” The drug enzalutamide may reduce the ability of the virus causing COVID-19 to enter lung cells.