April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An automated method accurately assesses melanoma risk using 3D body images to analyze skin traits.
December 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors maintain there is a significant link between vitamin D deficiency and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black patients, and call for more research on the topic.
August 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain groups of medications given when leaving the hospital are linked to a higher risk of negative drug reactions within 30 days, especially in older adults with respiratory issues.
May 2022 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has a growing risk of hair loss over time.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Active treatment can help prevent scarring hair loss in SLE patients.
July 2020 in “International Journal of Research” High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The DNMT3B -579G>T polymorphism may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
January 2020 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” Certain genetic changes in the STX17 and KRT82 genes contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal” Hormonal changes and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are major causes of adult acne in women, with varying prevalence among different ethnicities.
November 2018 in “BDJ Team” Dental professionals should ensure safety in facial aesthetics by being properly trained and registered.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Finasteride use is linked to a lower risk of bladder cancer, especially in Caucasians and Hispanics.
March 2017 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” December 2016 in “Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasing, especially in postmenopausal women, and treatment with finasteride can improve it.
July 2016 in “Cancer Research” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
Many women with postadolescent acne also have hormonal imbalances and are at higher risk for metabolic issues.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
October 2011 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Methadone may worsen liver fibrosis in males with HCV.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Serum triglyceride levels are not linked to prostate cancer risk.
July 2010 in “PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News” January 2008 in “Humana Press eBooks” Women with PCOS have higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and endometrial cancer.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
March 2004 in “Clinical Medicine” Playing computer games for a long time could increase the risk of deep vein clots in kids.
December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.