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December 2021 in “Cells” Alopecia areata severity and treatment response are linked to specific cytokine levels.
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August 2014 in “Skin research and technology” Sleep, testosterone levels, and a specific enzyme activity affect skin oil production in women.
May 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher levels of PD-L1 are linked to more severe hair loss in people with Alopecia Areata.
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December 2023 in “Curēus” Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dupilumab improves eczema in Netherton Syndrome but not ichthyosis linearis circumflexa.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Different sebaceous gland diseases can be treated with medications, hormone therapy, or surgical methods.
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January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Idiopathic hirsutism might not be truly idiopathic but could be an early stage of hyperandrogenic disorders.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
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April 2026 in “European Journal of Medical and Health Research” Women with hair loss had lower IGF-1 levels.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Women with female pattern hair loss have lower Vitamin D3 levels.
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December 2016 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
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