January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
May 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause long-term skin problems and has changed how skin doctors work.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-immunosuppressed people and male organ transplant recipients.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss in people with a certain type of scarring alopecia, but early treatment can help improve symptoms and hair regrowth.
May 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Skin diseases like psoriasis, lupus, and others can increase heart disease risk due to factors like chronic inflammation and genetic susceptibility.
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.
November 2021 in “Research Outreach” Low testosterone levels may lead to more severe COVID-19 outcomes.
September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Combining NdYag laser with pulsed light effectively treats rosacea with manageable side effects.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women are more likely to have long-term post-COVID symptoms than men.
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February 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” African Americans faced worse COVID-19 outcomes due to a mix of social, environmental, and biological factors.
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August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Foxn1 is crucial for skin development and healing, and altering its expression may aid regenerative medicine.
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November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, like rashes and lesions, which are more common in younger patients and can be linked to more severe complications.
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January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” COVID-19 infection and vaccination may trigger hair loss and rapid hair whitening.
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September 2023 in “Viruses” The XBB lineage of the Omicron variant spread rapidly in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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August 2022 in “Microorganisms” A standardized drug development platform is essential for efficient and effective drug repurposing, especially during pandemics.
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July 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” Understanding SARS-CoV-2's spread and immune response is key to developing treatments and vaccines, but preventive measures remain important.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Infection” Anti-androgen therapy might help protect against COVID-19 infection and reduce death risk.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and treatments like PRP and stem cells might help.
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October 2025 in “Biology of Sex Differences” Gender and social factors, not just biology, affect COVID-19 death rates.
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December 2023 in “Diagnostics” Accurate testosterone measurement and standardized lab practices are crucial for diagnosing and managing adult male hypogonadism.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “Biomolecules” Fibroblast growth factors could be a better, safer treatment for hair loss than current options.
Recent research on androgenetic alopecia focuses on optimizing treatments, with promising new therapies emerging.