January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fenugreek extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2012 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” The authors clarified data overlap and corrected a figure error, apologizing for any confusion.
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April 2008 in “PubMed” A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
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December 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
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July 1990 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” High levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone inhibit hair cell growth, while high levels of estradiol promote it.
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June 2018 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
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January 2006 in “Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine” SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sex and race affect immune responses and treatment outcomes in Hidradenitis suppurativa.
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October 2016 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Celiac disease can cause thyroid medication malabsorption, and a gluten-free diet can help stabilize thyroid levels.
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
November 1993 in “PubMed” Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
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July 2010 in “The FEBS journal” The study found a specific peptide that helps detect TGase 3 activity in skin and hair follicles.
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October 2022 in “International journal of endocrinology” Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.
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January 2010 in “Humana Press eBooks” The vitamin D receptor can affect gene activity even without its usual hormone in hair and skin.
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February 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” HOXC13 is crucial for regulating hair keratin genes in hair follicles.
Introducing the OTC gene improved symptoms in mice with OTC deficiency.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” TGF-β1 increases androgen receptor activity in hair loss, but Hic-5/ARA55 can counter this effect.
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
Matriptase-2 helps control iron levels by suppressing hepcidin, and its deficiency can cause iron-deficiency anemia.
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April 1936 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Hanson's thymus extract sped up growth and development in mice over generations.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
August 2024 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” Low SHBG levels are linked to negative health outcomes and should be used in assessing and managing health conditions.
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August 2004 in “Endocrinology” A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance, but certain vitamin D analogs might help.
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December 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” α-MSH increases melanin production in moulting hair follicles, while AVT inhibits it.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
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January 2012 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Hairless protein can both repress and activate vitamin D receptor functions, affecting gene regulation.
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July 2022 in “Nature Cell Biology” Targeting THY1 can improve skin repair and healing.