January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Women with pattern hair loss often have higher blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist size, suggesting a link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome.
209 citations
,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
205 citations
,
March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
66 citations
,
January 2001 in “Vitamins and hormones” Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
56 citations
,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
47 citations
,
January 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” COVID-19 might affect male fertility, but more research is needed to understand the full impact.
38 citations
,
October 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” 5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
37 citations
,
July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” Live imaging has advanced our understanding of stem cell behavior and raised new research questions.
27 citations
,
June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
13 citations
,
December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
8 citations
,
May 1996 in “Endocrinology” Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
7 citations
,
May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
6 citations
,
March 2021 in “Cytotechnology” Mesenchymal stem cells show promise in treating COVID-19 by reducing inflammation and aiding recovery, but more research is needed.
6 citations
,
January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
1 citations
,
February 2024 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Fenugreek seed extract boosts testosterone and improves male reproductive health without heart side effects.
1 citations
,
January 2020 in “Recent Research in Genetics and Genomics/Recent Research in Genetics and Genomics ” High doses of Lepidium sativum seed extract are toxic and should be used with caution.
May 2015 in “Endocrinología y nutrición” The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
19 citations
,
August 1993 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia causes smaller hair follicles and affects growth-related structures.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” Endoscopic-assisted surgery leads to higher patient satisfaction in breast reconstruction.
106 citations
,
December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
11 citations
,
January 1995 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
October 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Alopecia areata patients often have undetected thyroid issues, so routine thyroid screening is recommended.
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
737 citations
,
August 2020 in “Journal of Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms but still report satisfactory quality of life and return to work.
218 citations
,
October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
202 citations
,
August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
200 citations
,
November 1997 in “Planta” Calcium affects where root hairs grow, but other unknown factors determine their growth direction.
164 citations
,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.
163 citations
,
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.