July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants” Specific tests may help diagnose alopecia, but their treatment impact is unclear.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that examining the scalp closely and checking for iron levels and thyroid issues is key to understanding chronic hair loss in women.
September 2020 in “University of Thi-Qar Journal of Medicine” Low iron and vitamin D3 levels might be major causes of hair loss in Iraqi women.
August 2015 in “Han'gug dongmul jawon gwahag hoeji/Han-guk dongmul jawon gwahak hoeji/Journal of animal science and technology” TRα and CRABPII genes change their activity levels during goat fetal skin development.
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February 2014 in “PubMed” Hair loss in Telogen effluvium is often chronic, linked to stress, and lacks a confirmed treatment, but topical corticosteroids may be used.
May 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Hair loss is caused by genetics, hormones, stress, and environment, and can be managed with good nutrition, stress control, and treatments.
January 2024 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Ritlecitinib is safe and well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older.
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January 2020 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
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March 2018 in “Advances in integrative medicine” A 23-year-old woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis improved significantly after a 15-month integrative treatment plan.
June 2023 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Ageratum Conyzoides, when taken orally, can effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
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October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.
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December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.
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November 2015 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.
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August 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacokinectics” Type 2 diabetes does not change how metformin works in obese pregnant women, so dosage adjustments are not needed.
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The study suggests that hypothyroidism may cause alopecia areata.
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
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April 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
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June 2022 in “Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, needing ongoing medical support.
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.