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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
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May 2013 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botulinum toxin injections greatly reduced pain in Parry-Romberg syndrome.
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July 2022 in “Nutrients” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” Shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants clean hair well and are gentler than those with SLES.
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Eating too much or too little vitamin A can cause hair loss.
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September 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variations affect dutasteride treatment response for male pattern hair loss.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” The cream effectively reduces hyperpigmentation and signs of aging without causing skin irritation.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Cosmetic procedures can cause serious eye problems, so awareness and safety are crucial.
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April 2023 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” Using a diode laser for hair removal without eye protection can cause serious eye injuries.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
April 2026 in “The National Medical Journal of India” A 42-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presented with symptoms including fever, malar rash, arthralgia, photosensitivity, and hair loss. Despite no ophthalmologic complaints, a fundus examination revealed multiple cotton wool spots, indicating retinal vasculitis associated with SLE. This condition, known as SLE retinopathy, occurs in 7%-26% of patients and is linked to higher disease activity and systemic vascular damage, which can worsen prognosis and survival. The patient was treated with photoprotection, oral steroids, and hydroxychloroquine. Regular ocular fundus examinations are crucial for early detection and management of severe complications such as cerebral lupus and lupus nephritis.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” A young woman developed a vision-threatening eye condition after using minoxidil for hair loss, which improved when she stopped the medication.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” An 8-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type one also has rare hair and eye disorders.
December 2021 in “Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Early treatment of pediatric lupus-related eye issues is crucial to prevent vision loss.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” A young woman with late-stage Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease was successfully treated at a hospital.
Using Minoxidil for hair loss might cause eye problems, but it's not certain.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Light can activate hair growth through a pathway from the eyes to hair follicles.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Many popular skincare products claim to prevent aging but lack strong evidence to prove their effectiveness and safety.
June 2023 in “University of Thi-Qar Journal of Science” Retinoids effectively treat skin aging but have safety and stability issues.
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April 1968 in “Development” Excess vitamin A can cause hair follicles to change into gland-like structures.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MMP-19 may worsen skin diseases by affecting skin growth and inflammation.
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May 1982 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” Vitamin A toxicity likely caused the patient's high calcium levels.
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
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January 1991 in “Oncology” High-dose vitamin A was safe and well-tolerated in a lung cancer treatment study.