February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Most emerging dermatological treatments lack strong evidence and require more research.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
January 2014 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” FA-MNPs effectively targeted and killed cancer cells but didn't overcome drug resistance.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
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May 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
53 citations
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December 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” Dengue symptoms and liver issues can persist for over two months, especially in men.
25 citations
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January 2022 in “Endocrine journal” Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.
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December 2005 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” Melatonin reduced oxidative stress and might improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
Oxidative stress is linked to mild patchy alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Texila international journal of public health” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can affect blood and inflammation markers, posing risks for some people.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oxidative stress is linked to mild patchy alopecia areata.
March 2022 in “Osmangazi tıp dergisi” Acne patients have higher levels of oxidative stress, but it's not clear if it causes or results from acne; antioxidants might help treat acne.
September 2014 in “SciBX” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
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January 2017 in “Endocrinology” Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
118 citations
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February 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility” Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.
25 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Healthcare workers with a positive COVID-19 test were more likely to report long-COVID symptoms.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Minoxidil may help hair regrowth in traction alopecia, but changing hair habits is the main treatment.
January 2007 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Certain hairstyles in an urban South African township are linked to specific scalp disorders.
April 2026 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Plastic surgery journals should require standardized reporting for biologics studies to improve research quality.
82 citations
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March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “Epidemiologia” One-third of COVID-19 patients had long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, with women, older individuals, blood group B, smokers, and those with more virus exposure at higher risk.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” Short-term side effects of low-dose radioactive iodine therapy are common but temporary.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many healthcare workers who had Covid-19 suffer from long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, especially women.
November 2020 in “Holistic Nursing Practice” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, loss of taste and smell, skin changes, and eye problems.
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July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” COVID-19 causes more taste, smell, hair, memory, and concentration issues than other respiratory infections.
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February 1996 in “Lancet” Losartan can cause temporary loss of taste.
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March 2010 in “Internal medicine journal” A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.