October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
August 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Testosterone and finasteride showed minor cognitive benefits in older men.
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September 2013 in “Urology” Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” Different ACE2 gene versions may affect COVID-19 impact based on age and suggest some hair loss drugs could be potential treatments.
May 2022 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Geriatric tourists in Turkey mainly seek thermal treatments and medical services in major cities.
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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.
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April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.
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April 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.
August 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain groups of medications given when leaving the hospital are linked to a higher risk of negative drug reactions within 30 days, especially in older adults with respiratory issues.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
March 1963 in “Sangyo Igaku” Women generally have higher levels of iron, copper, and zinc in their hair than men, with differences increasing with age.
October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Obesity is an independent risk factor for early coronary artery disease (CAD) and its severity is not affected by age.
January 2010 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Finasteride is effective and safe for treating hair loss, working better in younger men.
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May 1996 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 19 helps identify skin stem cells, with its presence varying by body location, age, and culture stage.
February 2025 in “Animals” Hair mineral content can non-invasively monitor yak health and nutrition.
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January 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical research” Low levels of ferritin, TSH, and certain vitamins are linked to hair loss in women of different ages.
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June 2020 in “Aging” Older age and related diseases increase COVID-19 risk, but anti-aging treatments might help.
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March 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Older age and existing health conditions increase COVID-19 death risk.
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March 2009 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Older age, higher BMI, and family history of diabetes increase the risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
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March 2021 in “BMJ Open Respiratory Research” Older age, being male, and Asian ethnicity led to worse COVID-19 outcomes, with many experiencing long-term symptoms.
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March 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Virology” Older age, pre-existing skin conditions, cirrhosis, and pegylated interferon use increase the risk of skin issues during hepatitis C treatment.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
November 2023 in “BMC women's health” Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Older age and existing health issues increase COVID-19 death risk.
June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” Older age increases positive hair alcohol test results, and chest hair is a good alternative for testing; season affects results, with higher levels in winter.
Older age, obesity, hirsutism, and having children increase metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
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October 2023 in “African Journal of Urology” Older parental age, rural living, and specific genetic mutations increase hypospadias risk in children.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
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November 2004 in “Medicine” Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.