7 citations
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August 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
May 2024 in “International Seven Journal of Multidisciplinary” More research is needed to better understand and treat Fibrosing Frontal Alopecia.
374 citations
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May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.
114 citations
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January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.
91 citations
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August 2014 in “Development” The circadian clock is crucial for tissue renewal and regeneration, affecting stem cell functions and having implications for health and disease.
68 citations
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
59 citations
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November 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
41 citations
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” A new wearable LED device helps heal chronic infected wounds at home.
24 citations
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October 2017 in “Biomolecules” Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “Current pharmaceutical biotechnology” New treatments for skin conditions related to the sebaceous gland are being developed based on current research.
11 citations
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
5 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Rituximab effectively treated a woman's bone lymphoma that was resistant to other treatments.
3 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
2 citations
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June 2026 in “Frontiers in Science” Regulatory T cells help control the immune system and could lead to new treatments for diseases.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” PPARα agonists may help treat alopecia areata by reducing inflammation.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” NF-κB signaling is crucial in many diseases and can be targeted for new treatments.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Troglitazone increases subcutaneous fat in lipodystrophy patients.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The conclusion is that maintaining blinding in clinical trials is crucial for reliable results.
Four genes are linked to alopecia areata, with two increasing risk and two offering protection.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that more research is needed on the hepatitis B vaccine's side effects and the effectiveness of certain treatments for specific diseases.