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December 2018 in “Life sciences” Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.
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July 2011 in “PubMed” Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
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January 2011 in “Clinical medicine insights” Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
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August 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have more insulin resistance and are more likely to have heart-related health issues, with insulin resistance being a bigger factor than β-cell problems.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Unani medicine and modern dermatology both offer treatments for ichthyosis, a condition causing dry, scaly skin.
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December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
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February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
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February 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids may be influenced by stress and psychological factors.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
February 2026 in “PubMed” A personalized nutrition plan improved hair and skin health in a young man.
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February 2022 in “Journal of immunology research” Exosomes from fat-derived stem cells can potentially improve hair growth and could be a new treatment for immune-related hair loss.
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March 2018 in “Cancer Medicine” Alopecia areata patients have varied cancer risks, with some cancers being lower and others higher.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Gut bacteria affect steroid levels, influencing health conditions and potential treatments.
Most postmenopausal women experience significant skin changes and various skin conditions.
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June 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people were diagnosed with stress-related skin conditions like acne and temporary hair loss.
July 2025 in “Nano Research” Microneedles offer a promising, less invasive way to treat and monitor psoriasis.
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
May 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Trichogram is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but newer, non-invasive methods like trichoscopy are becoming more popular due to their sensitivity and ability to monitor treatment responses.
March 2018 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” Skin problems are common in kidney disease, with dry skin and itching in patients not on dialysis or on hemodialysis, and infections most common in transplant recipients.
January 2025 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” COVID-19 and its vaccine can cause skin issues, but most are minor and resolve on their own.
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June 1995 in “Steroids” Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” Melatonin may help treat skin conditions.
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July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
January 2026 in “Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women s Health” Pregnancy can cause skin changes, some harmless and others risky, needing careful management.
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December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “Cosmetics” Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.