25 citations
,
August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
15 citations
,
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
9 citations
,
April 2007 in “Journal of Andrology” Excessive pre-ejaculation can be treated with certain medications.
6 citations
,
April 2011 in “British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery/British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” Surgeons' testosterone levels significantly increase during major head and neck cancer surgeries.
3 citations
,
December 2019 in “Biomaterials Research/Biomaterials research” Calcium and magnesium in hair increase with age and are higher in adult women.
2 citations
,
October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
1 citations
,
March 2012 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” New methods can detect finasteride's major urinary metabolite in urine for up to 49 hours.
December 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of varicose veins, especially in men, but not to major vascular diseases.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and its component damulin B could help hair grow by activating certain cell pathways.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Androgens might not be the only major factor in hair loss; other elements could also be important.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Understanding proteins linked to PCOS symptoms can improve diagnosis and treatment.
June 2011 in “Oncology times” New treatments are making advanced prostate cancer management more complex but also more hopeful.
318 citations
,
October 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 17 is important for skin development and may help define skin cell types.
195 citations
,
June 2005 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
89 citations
,
August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
54 citations
,
November 1994 in “Differentiation” Trichohyalin is found in non-hair tissues and works with filaggrin in certain skin areas and conditions.
36 citations
,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
35 citations
,
August 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Fibroblasts, cells usually linked to tissue repair, also help regenerate various organs and their ability decreases with age. Turning adult fibroblasts back to a younger state could be a new treatment approach.
33 citations
,
September 2017 in “Molecules” Red ginseng oil and its components help promote hair regrowth and could treat hair loss.
15 citations
,
March 2021 in “Rheumatology and Immunology Research” Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus commonly experience oral ulcers, arthritis, alopecia, skin rash, and nephritis.
12 citations
,
May 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ethosomes improve black tea extract absorption in hair dye.
8 citations
,
April 2022 in “Urology Practice” Patients should consult urologists for evidence-based erectile dysfunction treatments.
5 citations
,
November 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy review” Impatiens plants have potential health benefits but need more research.
5 citations
,
August 2018 in “Urology” Independent pharmacies generally offer lower prices for certain generic urologic medications than chain pharmacies.
4 citations
,
September 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic variants in specific genes cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus significantly affects men's self-image, with many struggling to fulfill traditional masculine roles.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” August 2018 in “Archives on veterinary science and technology” Hair loss in lab macaques is not always due to neglect and has multiple causes.
73 citations
,
June 2006 in “Animal genetics” The FGF5 gene determines hair length in dogs.