February 2026 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune system issues and specific cell types that disrupt hair growth, leading to hair loss.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Improving diet and lifestyle can help manage skin conditions linked to insulin resistance and inflammation.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Cytarabine can cause multiple organ toxicities, especially neurotoxicity, but better research methods are needed to fully understand and predict these effects.
December 2025 in “Medicine” Glutamine may protect against alopecia areata, while certain cholesterol and glucose levels may increase risk.
June 2025 in “Dermatopathology” Dupilumab and COVID-19 can worsen or trigger psoriasis.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis involves immune and genetic factors, and understanding these can improve treatments.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Choosing the right starting dose of Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in PCOS women is challenging; higher BMI and hormone levels may indicate resistance to the standard dose.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
May 2022 in “Clinical Epigenetics” A mother's iron levels early in pregnancy can influence the DNA makeup of her child, potentially affecting the child's health.
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December 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” A vaccine may prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
December 2024 in “Quality in Sport” PCOS involves immune system issues and inflammation, possibly leading to autoimmune diseases.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
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June 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Higher SFRP-4 levels were found in people without a diabetic family history.
January 2024 in “Asthma Allergy Immunology” Innate lymphoid cells help us understand and manage allergic diseases better.
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September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.
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March 2020 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” There may be a link between Helicobacter pylori infection and the skin condition pityriasis versicolor.
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July 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
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November 2015 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.
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June 2019 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Finasteride can cause rare breast growth side effect, with varying recovery after stopping.
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March 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Increased HIF-1α is linked to the inflammation and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting treatments that lower HIF-1α could help.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Ayurvedic plants may help treat PCOD by affecting hormones and ovarian health.
July 2023 in “Письма в Вавиловский журнал генетики и селекции” Extracellular nucleic acids help start inflammation needed for tissue repair, but must be properly regulated.
January 2023 in “Discovery immunology” T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.