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.
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research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
research Advances in the management of alopecia areata
New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
research Spironolactone: An Anti-androgenic and Anti-hypertensive Drug That May Provide Protection Against the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19
Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.
research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research Remarkable Improvement of Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata Universalis with 10 Months of Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report
A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and risks for COVID-19 infection: A comprehensive review
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to related health issues.
research Systemic treatment for alopecia areata
Effective treatments for severe alopecia areata are still lacking.
research Approach to androgen excess in women: Clinical and biochemical insights
The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research Worth a Second Look
A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
research Toxic epidermal necrolysis caused by skin hypersensitivity to monosulfiram.
A woman's severe skin reaction was caused by an allergy to a skin treatment.
research Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns and Satisfaction: Results of a Real-World Cross-Sectional Survey in Europe
Current treatments for severe alopecia areata are unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for better options.
research PRIDE syndrome associated with panitumumab treatment – case report and literature review
A man's severe skin reaction from cancer treatment improved with early diagnosis and proper medication.
research Azathiopine for the Treatment of Extensive Forms of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Isotretinoin-based treatment in patients with acne: main physiological and psychological effects
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has serious side effects and requires careful monitoring.
research BULLOUS LUPUS, AN UNCOMMON CAUSE OF ATYPICAL ESOPHAGITIS: A CASE REPORT
Bullous lupus can cause severe esophageal issues but responds well to corticosteroids and azathioprine.
research Outcomes in Patients with Long COVID-19 One Year After their Discharge from Intensive Care Units
Survivors of severe COVID-19 need ongoing care to manage lasting health issues.
research PATHOGENETIC FEATURES OF THE INFLUENCE OF A PAST CORONAVIRUS INFECTION IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Women with PCOS are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and related health issues.
research Assessment of semen quality in patients with androgenetic alopecia in an infertility clinic
Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
research Correlation of carotid intima media thickness and aortic stiffness index with androgenetic alopecia
Men with severe hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
research Hormonal treatment of acne vulgaris: an update
Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
research Retinoids
Retinoids are effective for skin conditions like severe acne and psoriasis but must be used with caution due to potential side effects and risks during pregnancy.
research Case report: A novel splice-site mutation of MTX2 gene caused mandibuloacral dysplasia progeroid syndrome: the first report from China and literature review
A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
research Association of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Male Pattern Baldness
Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
research Instilled bimatoprost ophthalmic solution in patients with eyelash alopecia areata
Bimatoprost is safe but not effective for severe eyelash loss from alopecia areata, possibly helping those with less loss.
research The use of mesenchymal stromal cells in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019
Mesenchymal stromal cells may help treat severe COVID-19, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Immunological aspects and gender bias during respiratory viral infections including novel Coronavirus disease‐19 (COVID‐19): A scoping review
Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.
research Alopecia in a Viable Phospholipase C Delta 1 and Phospholipase C Delta 3 Double Mutant
Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
research Manifestaciones clínicas y complicaciones de la enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): revisión de la literatura
COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe, with older adults at higher risk.