research Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
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research Androgenic alopecia is not useful as an indicator of men at high risk of prostate cancer
Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Discoid lupus erythematosus skin lesion distribution and characteristics in Black patients: a retrospective cohort study
Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have more severe skin damage and higher chances of dyspigmentation, scalp, and ear involvement.
research Familial hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy
HIV-positive pregnant women are more likely to experience severe bleeding, and a pregnant woman with familial hypertriglyceridemia had a successful early delivery with special care.
research Predictors of Scalp Hair Thinning in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Scalp hair thinning in women with PCOS is linked to metabolic issues like abnormal glucose tolerance, high LDL, and skipped meals.
research Association between nodular melanoma depth and area-based socioeconomic status, healthcare access, and preventive services use in the United States
Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.
research Dyslipidemia, hormonal profiles, and sleep characteristics in men with androgenetic alopecia: an analysis based on data from the EPISONO study
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have higher triglycerides, suggesting a link to lipid metabolism.
research High prevalence of poly cystic ovary syndrome among young Saudi medical students: an observational cross-sectional study
PCOS is common among young Saudi medical students, with symptoms like hair loss, acne, and weight gain.
research Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Adults and Adolescents with Alopecia Areata: 3-Year Results from the ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 and ALLEGRO-LT Phase 3 Clinical Studies
Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for long-term use in treating severe alopecia areata in people aged 12 and older.
research No Association between Patient Demographics and Adverse Effects of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in a Retrospective Cohort study of Nonscarring Alopecia Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for hair loss, with no link between side effects and patient demographics.
research Impact of Preoperative Hair Removal on Self-Esteem after Brain Tumor Surgery
Minimizing hair shaving before brain tumor surgery can improve self-esteem.
research A retrospective review of paediatric alopecia areata cases seen in a tertiary institution in Singapore
Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.
research Cost of prevalent psoriasis
Psoriasis increases annual healthcare costs by $4,044 per patient, with biologic treatments costing significantly more than phototherapy.
research Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis
Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
research Changing incidence trends of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma
The number of new cases of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma has leveled off since the early 2000s, and survival rates have improved since 1973.
research Finasteride use and acute pancreatitis in Taiwan
No clear link between finasteride use and acute pancreatitis risk.
research Sex-Specific Basal Metabolic Rate and NAFLD Risk: The Multi-Population Observational and Mendelian Randomization Study
Higher basal metabolic rate increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, especially in Chinese people, and may require tailored management.
research Sex Hormones and Hair Loss in Men From the General Population of Northeastern Germany.
Men's hair loss is not linked to their sex hormone levels, except for lower DHEAS in those with hair loss.
research Acne development in male androgenetic alopecia
Acne is more common in men with male pattern baldness due to increased hormone levels.
research Environmental stress but not subjective distress in children or adolescents with alopecia areata
Kids with alopecia areata may experience more stress but not necessarily feel more anxious or depressed than others.
research Evaluation of the predictive capacity of DNA variants associated with straight hair in Europeans
Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
research Evaluation of BMI as a Risk Factor for Complications following Gender-affirming Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty
BMI is not a significant predictor of complications after gender-affirming penile inversion vaginoplasty.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research Prevalence and Factors Associated with Neonatal Occipital Alopecia: A Retrospective Study
The study concluded that neonatal occipital alopecia is common, not caused by physical friction, and usually resolves on its own without treatment.
research Sociodemographic predictors of outcomes in COVID-19: examining the impact of ethnic disparities in Northern Nevada
Hispanics in Northern Nevada had more COVID-19 cases but lower mortality than non-Hispanics.
research Clinical characteristics, trichoscopy, histopathology and treatment outcomes of frontal fibrosing alopecia in an Asian population: A retro‐prospective cohort study
Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.
research Inflammatory markers and Lp(a) levels as cardiovascular risk factors in androgenetic alopecia
AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
research Association Between Premature Hair Greying and Metabolic Risk Factors: A Cross-sectional Study
Premature hair greying may indicate a higher risk of metabolic problems.
research Factors affecting aesthetic results in patients undergoing craniofacial reconstruction following maxillofacial trauma
Younger age, good nutrition, low anxiety, better scar care, and fewer infections lead to better cosmetic results after facial reconstruction.
research Association between stress and bilateral symmetrical alopecia in free-ranging Formosan macaques in Mt. Longevity, Taiwan
Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.