November 2023 in “Curēus” Higher stress levels are linked to more skin problems, especially in young women.
Stress significantly contributes to hair loss, especially in women and those aged 31-40.
COVID-19 infection is highly related to increased hair loss, especially in women.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Most people in Tikrit, Iraq, have used herbal medicine, mainly for hair, skin, and digestive issues, hoping for effective treatments.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is generally safe and effective for hair loss, acne scars, skin discoloration, and facial rejuvenation, but deeper injections are better and multiple treatments can increase risk of side effects.
March 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Functional nutrition evaluations can improve personalized wellness programs and help prevent chronic diseases.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.
Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
January 2021 in “Annals of translational medicine” YH0618 helped reduce skin and nail problems and fatigue in chemotherapy patients.
June 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” BM-PHA is as effective and safe as Restylane Perlane for improving nasolabial folds with minor side effects.
January 2011 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Finasteride may reduce body hair in men.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Severe hair loss in Chinese men is linked to high blood pressure, while in women, it's linked to larger waist size and cholesterol issues.
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
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November 2015 in “The Lancet HIV” PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.
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April 1989 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” The ethanol patch test reliably identifies ALDH phenotype.
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November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” PRP injections may improve skin texture and wrinkles based on patient feedback, despite no significant changes seen by dermatologists.
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Having a lot of gray hair and hair loss are linked to more severe COVID-19.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Infection” Booster doses of Covaxin improve protection against the Omicron variant.
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September 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Lower testosterone levels increase kidney stone risk in men over 40.
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December 2020 in “BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care” Changes in SHBG levels don't predict diabetes risk reduction.
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June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
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April 2024 in “BMJ Open” Standardized ultrasound methods are needed for measuring scar thickness in clinical practice.
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September 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Patients with Alopecia Areata often have higher anxiety and depression.
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June 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” No treatment is clearly better for central serous chorioretinopathy, and more research is needed.
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October 2022 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Some people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after the COVID-19 vaccine, more often in women and those without prior hair loss.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections made hair thicker for both men and women, with a greater effect in women.