research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
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research Increased risk of chronic fatigue and hair loss following COVID-19 in individuals with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
People with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia are more likely to experience long-term fatigue and hair loss after COVID-19.
research Testosterone in COVID-19: An Adversary Bane or Comrade Boon
Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
research Early Antiandrogen Therapy With Dutasteride Reduces Viral Shedding, Inflammatory Responses, and Time-to-Remission in Males With COVID-19: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Interventional Trial (EAT-DUTA AndroCoV Trial – Biochemical)
Dutasteride treatment in men with mild to moderate COVID-19 reduced viral shedding, inflammation, and recovery time without serious side effects.
research Do Anti-androgens Have Potential as Therapeutics for COVID-19?
Anti-androgens might help reduce COVID-19 severity in men.
research Dermatologic Changes in Experimental Model of Long COVID
Mice with a virus similar to COVID-19 had skin damage, but a special treatment helped repair it.
research Erythrodermic Psoriasis in the Context of Emerging Triggers: Insights into Dupilumab-Associated and COVID-19-Induced Psoriatic Disease
Dupilumab and COVID-19 can worsen or trigger psoriasis.
research The Double Edge Sword of Testosterone’s Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.
research Antiandrogens as Therapies for COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Antiandrogens don't help with COVID-19 and aren't recommended.
research Autoimmune Skin Diseases in the Era of COVID-19: Pathophysiological Insights and Clinical Implications
COVID-19 can worsen autoimmune skin diseases and increase their occurrence.
research Self-Reported Hair Loss Following COVID-19: An Observational Study
Many people experienced hair loss after having COVID-19, with the worst cases in hospitalized patients, and some saw hair regrowth within six months.
research Are sex hormones promising candidates to explain sex disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Effect of COVID-19 on Hair Diseases Observed by Health Care Providers: Analysis of 513 participants
COVID-19 diagnosis is linked to new or worsening hair diseases, with stress from the pandemic likely contributing.
research Viruses, Variants, and Vaccines: How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Look at Skin
COVID-19 and vaccines cause various skin reactions and highlight the need for dermatologists in managing these issues and addressing vaccine distribution disparities.
research Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.
research Cutaneous signs in COVID ‐19 patients: A review
COVID-19 can cause different skin symptoms that may help with early diagnosis and show how severe the disease is.
research COVID-19 and Sex Differences
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
research Role of Endolysosomes in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Infection and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pathogenesis: Implications for Potential Treatments
Targeting endolysosomes may help treat COVID-19.
research The Impact of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Expression Levels in Patients with Comorbidities on COVID-19 Severity: A Comprehensive Review
Higher ACE2 levels in certain tissues may worsen COVID-19 in people with other health issues, especially older adults.
research Skin Diseases Associated With COVID-19: A Narrative Review
COVID-19 can cause or worsen skin issues.
research Are sex discordant outcomes in COVID-19 related to sex hormones?
Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.
research Pulmonary Edema in COVID-19 Patients: Mechanisms and Treatment Potential
Targeting abnormal lung fluid metabolism could reduce COVID-19 deaths and ventilator use.
research Cutaneous manifestations of the COVID-19 pandemic in schoolchildren and adolescents
The article concludes that schoolchildren and adolescents experienced various skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including acne from masks and other skin reactions from the virus and vaccines.
research Effects of 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors on lung function: A reason for discontinuation duringCOVID ‐19 pandemic?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
research Cepharanthine: a review of the antiviral potential of a Japanese-approved alopecia drug in COVID-19
Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
research COVID-19: How Effective Are the Repurposed Drugs and Novel Agents in Treating the Infection?
Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
research A Systematic Scoping Review and Conceptual Analysis of New-Onset Fibromyalgia Manifestations After Non-Hospitalized COVID-19: Empirics, Definitions, Methodologies, Pathophysiology, Mapping of Literature, and Knowledge Gaps
New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood, needing better definitions and studies.
research Polysaccharide, Conjugate, and mRNA-based Vaccines are Immunogenic in Patients with Netherton Syndrome
Vaccines work well in Netherton syndrome patients, similar to healthy people.
research COVID-19: The question of genetic diversity and therapeutic intervention approaches
COVID-19 treatments and vaccines face challenges due to genetic differences in people and the virus.
research Coronavirus 2019 Infectious Disease Epidemic: Where We Are, What Can Be Done and Hope For
Effective vaccines and treatments are crucial for long-term COVID-19 control.