August 2021 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” Topical finasteride at 0.25% is effective and has fewer side effects than oral finasteride for hair loss.
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.
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August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
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September 2017 in “The Open Rheumatology Journal” Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Some patients on immunosuppressants had a weaker immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine.
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April 2023 in “South East European Journal of Immunology” High leptin levels may promote skin cancer and inflammation, suggesting potential for leptin-targeted therapies.
May 2022 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” It's unclear if COVID-19 vaccination causes SLE; more research is needed.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, but more research is needed on safety and dosing.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher leptin levels link to hair loss.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Women with PCOS are more likely to have gum disease.
September 2023 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Various treatments for common hair loss in men and women are effective, but should be tailored to individual needs and potential side effects.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
Tjalma Syndrome is a rare condition in people with lupus, causing fluid buildup and high CA-125 levels, but not due to tumors.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Better nutrition may reduce fecal incontinence in stroke patients by lowering inflammation and improving antioxidant levels.
January 2014 in “Journal of Jilin University” Higher levels of certain immune cells and proteins are linked to more severe lupus symptoms.
January 2026 in “Phaidra - Repository of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna” Hair cortisol levels in wolves reflect stress and vary by season and body region.
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December 2021 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Hair cortisol levels peak in the third trimester and decline postpartum.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” High homocysteine levels in lupus may increase inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
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June 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.
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December 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher levels of cell-free DNA in their blood.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Patients with Systemic Sclerosis have much higher levels of GDF-15, which could help predict organ involvement and guide treatment.
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Hormonal therapies can improve skin issues by adjusting hormone levels, with future advancements promising better results.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and more inflammation, suggesting vitamin D might be involved in the condition.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin may help in getting rid of excess iron through the process of skin cell renewal.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” The method safely and efficiently delivers genes to the skin but may not work for conditions needing high levels of gene products.