12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are common in people with Alopecia Areata.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil does not significantly affect blood pressure in patients with hair loss and hypertension.
17 citations
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August 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Almost half of the men with beard hair loss also developed scalp hair loss within a year.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels didn't relate to many aspects of the condition.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Lead and selenium levels don't cause premature graying.
April 2024 in “Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal” Alopecia areata significantly reduces quality of life.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Elderly abuse is often by family members, and doctors, especially dermatologists, can spot it by looking for unusual injuries and malnutrition.
13 citations
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March 2016 in “Progress in Transplantation” Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” VB1953 gel significantly reduced acne and resistant bacteria in patients who didn't respond to clindamycin.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl had both monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, causing brittle hair, with minimal improvement from treatment.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Autosomal recessive woolly hair is rare and involves tightly coiled hair without other health issues.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor was found in a young woman with a genetic fat disorder.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A new skin cancer can develop where shingles once occurred.
Higher bad cholesterol levels are linked to more severe female pattern hair loss.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that severe alopecia areata affects any age, treatments often give temporary results, and some factors predict worse outcomes.
July 1999 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Hair analysis can reveal glucose levels in diabetic patients.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Baldness is common in Korean men (60.5%), and those with a family history are 3.1 times more likely to have hairline recession.
41 citations
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) can help regrow hair in many alopecia areata patients but may cause side effects and relapses.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego” People with androgenetic alopecia often experience high stress, but the stress doesn't affect how the disease progresses or how well different treatments work.
Topical GT20029 effectively promotes hair regrowth and is well-tolerated for treating androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp cooling may be less effective for women of color on certain chemotherapy treatments.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Scalp cooling therapy helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for most patients.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology” Demodex folliculorum mites may contribute to severe acne, especially in adolescents.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” EPDS can cause recurring scalp sores and hair loss if not treated.
January 2026 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride have little effect on Type 2 Diabetes risk.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” Nail changes in alopecia areata are common and may indicate severity and genetic risk.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Visceral leishmaniasis can mimic rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
April 2024 in “Rheumatology” A young woman with visual issues and other symptoms was diagnosed with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome, and improved with treatment.
45 citations
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June 2012 in “JRSM Cardiovascular Disease” Young Indians with coronary artery disease often have risk factors like smoking and central obesity, and cutaneous markers should be monitored for lifestyle changes.