421 citations
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
19 citations
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February 2007 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” Quetiapine may cause hair loss, a side effect not widely recognized before.
November 2001 in “The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences/The journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences” Divalproex sodium can unexpectedly cause agitation and hyperactivity in some patients.
The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Düşünen Adam” Switching from escitalopram to duloxetine improved hair loss.
July 2024 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Childhood obesity is linked to early puberty and affects brain function.
8 citations
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February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
31 citations
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March 2015 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.
11 citations
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December 2012 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” Ethanol withdrawal reduces the brain's response to certain calming steroids, making seizures harder to control.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “CHEST Journal” Thyroid dysfunction can cause heart issues, and bedside ultrasound helps diagnose cardiac arrest causes.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Anadolu psikiyatri dergisi” A teenager's hair loss was caused by the drug quetiapine but improved after stopping the medication.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Changing neuroactive steroids in baby male rats affects their memory and learning differently as they grow up.
9 citations
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March 1989 in “The BMJ” Adding diltiazem to a beta blocker can cause dangerously slow heart rates.
September 2024 in “The Neurohospitalist” Careful management of chronic hyponatremia is crucial to prevent severe neurological issues.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Nerve growth factor helps cashmere goat hair cells grow by activating a specific protein.
January 2025 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” Biotinidase deficiency can mimic neuromyelitis optica and should be considered for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy in rural south India had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and inability to sweat.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two Hispanic women developed Plica neuropathica, a condition causing tangled hair, possibly due to hair damage and various risk factors.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Obesity” November 2010 in “International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience”
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The circadian clock plays a key role in hair growth and its disruption can affect hair regeneration.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” Tamsulosin can worsen sleep apnea in some patients.
December 2022 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” HtrA2 activity is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating fat cell development.
October 2012 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” People with early psychosis eat more calories, saturated fat, and sugar, and the drug olanzapine may lead to eating even more calories.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research” More public health efforts are needed to raise awareness and improve management of thyroid disorders.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.