May 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” UTX is crucial for skin differentiation and health, especially in females.
March 2025 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” Genetic predictions of baldness in Europeans don't apply well to African men.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
May 2023 in “Stem Cells International” Different parts of the body's fat tissue have unique cell types and characteristics, which could help treat chronic wounds.
June 2021 in “F1000Research” Plant-based compounds may offer safer prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
April 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More people are using online platforms for hair loss treatment due to convenience and privacy.
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March 2023 in “Diagnostics” The guidelines suggest reconsidering PCOS criteria for better diagnosis and care.
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January 2004 in “Neuroscience” Testosterone increases seizure risk through its conversion to specific neurosteroids.
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November 2021 in “Viruses” Spironolactone may help reduce COVID-19 severity in men by blocking harmful effects of certain hormones.
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May 2010 in “American Journal Of Pathology” 17β-Estradiol slows wound healing in male mice through estrogen receptor-α.
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October 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sarcoidosis is more common and severe in Black patients than in Caucasians, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2023 in “Preprints.org” Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and medications, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
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August 2020 in “F1000Research” Better understanding and new treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa are emerging, but more research is needed.
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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
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October 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Scleroderma patients have lower hair miR-29a levels.
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September 2024 in “Human Reproduction Update” Androgen measurement helps diagnose PCOS, but accuracy varies, needing standard methods.
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” The DLQI is reliable but may not fully capture the impact of skin conditions on quality of life, especially in emotional and psychological areas.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The DLQI is a key tool for measuring quality of life in dermatology.
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August 2000 in “Il Farmaco” Men have more tryptophan in their hair than women, and it increases with age and is higher in darker and grey or white hair.
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February 2023 in “Biology” Cell extracts may effectively and safely repair radiation-damaged salivary glands.
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April 2021 in “Value in Health” There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
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April 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Psychological stress can worsen skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Gut bacteria differences may influence alopecia areata.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Actinic keratosis is more common in older men with certain genetic traits, but smoking seems to reduce its odds.
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March 2022 in “BMC Geriatrics” Older men and those with a history of skin cancer have a higher risk of getting skin cancer again.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Higher hair iron levels are linked to changes in brain structure and function.
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December 2018 in “Discoveries” Platelet-rich plasma may improve wound healing by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
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September 2017 in “Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal” Growth factors greatly affect hair loss, with different levels seen in men, women, younger patients, and at the start of the condition.