5 citations
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requires high doses of calcium and vitamin D for management.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.
209 citations
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October 2008 in “The Journal of Pathology” Stem cell niches are essential for tissue health and repair.
59 citations
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July 2023 in “PLoS ONE” Metabolic syndrome is common in African populations, needing urgent prevention and treatment.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp cooling is an effective way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
14 citations
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February 2024 in “Biomolecules” TRPV channels are important in osteoarthritis and could be key to new treatments.
13 citations
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July 2020 in “World journal of stem cells” Vitamin D and calcium are important for skin stem cell function and wound healing.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” Minoxidil helps restore thymus size in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
October 2024 in “Andrology” Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.
September 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early recognition and multidisciplinary management of Whitaker syndrome can improve patient outcomes.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Lotion with fucoidan from brown seaweed improved skin and reduced allergy symptoms in mice with dermatitis.
15 citations
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May 2003 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” A hemodialysis patient's hair loss was caused by the drug tinzaparin but stopped after switching to a different drug.
31 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
46 citations
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July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks”
480 citations
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August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
48 citations
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November 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.
42 citations
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March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
4 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)” A rare adrenal tumor in a 9-year-old girl was successfully treated with surgery.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of epidemiological research” Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.
2 citations
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May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that effectively treating hair disorders is difficult due to the complex factors affecting hair growth and more research is needed to improve treatments.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
January 1982 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” Soft-tissue calcification is rare in systemic lupus erythematosus.
356 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.
236 citations
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July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
103 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.