52 citations
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September 2022 in “Viruses” SARS-CoV-2 proteins help the virus avoid the immune system, delaying response and increasing inflammation.
52 citations
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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
43 citations
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” THSG from a Chinese plant helps with aging and related diseases.
43 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
38 citations
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January 2020 in “Cell Transplantation” Targeting ACE2 and TMPRSS2 may help prevent or treat COVID-19 in cancer patients.
38 citations
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
23 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy” Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
6 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” Removing Gsdma1/2/3 genes reduces skin cell overgrowth by blocking a specific cell pathway.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Science Advances” 5α-reductase 2 is crucial for stress response in male rats.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 may worsen Parkinson's disease by affecting certain brain proteins.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” TSG from Polygonum multiflorum may help with anti-aging by protecting the brain, heart, bones, and hair.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Urology Herald” COVID-19 may affect reproductive and urinary systems, needing more research for better care.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Advances in skin & wound care” SARS-CoV-2 might infect and multiply in skin tissue, possibly aiding in its transmission.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men have worse COVID-19 outcomes than women due to genetic and hormonal differences.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ixekizumab helps improve life quality, physical ability, and work performance in patients with psoriatic arthritis who haven't used biologic drugs before.
COVID-19 infection and vaccination are linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with nutritional deficiencies.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Baricitinib 4 mg should be used for at least 1 year to see significant hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Gentamicin-loaded exosomes improve healing of infected diabetic wounds in mice.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” COVID-19 may cause hair loss by affecting hair follicles.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
COVID-19 can cause significant hair loss.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The conclusion is that certain chemicals from Bacillus subtilis help improve plant root growth through a hormone-related process.
June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Use telemedicine and strict hygiene for safe hair and scalp treatments during COVID-19.