August 2021 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” The article concludes that understanding Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is crucial for effective treatment, which includes medication like 5α-reductase inhibitors and hydroxychloroquine.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
September 2017 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān” Androgenetic alopecia is a long-term, immune-related disorder that starts during puberty due to androgen secretion, and it might be improved with iron tablets, platelet transfusion, and anti-inflammation therapy.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients often have eczema, thyroid issues, vitamin-D deficiency, and anemia.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is becoming more common in Japan, with a need for better treatments, especially for severe and pediatric cases.
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February 2007 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” A dog with a pituitary tumor developed tertiary hypothyroidism, improved with treatment, but was later euthanized due to neurological issues.
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January 2020 in “World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Kidney-yang deficiency syndrome causes hormonal imbalances and various physical symptoms.
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January 2002 in “Piel” Postmenopausal women may experience frontal hairline and eyebrow loss due to cicatricial fibrosis.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
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January 2025 in “Allergy” Having asthma, atopic dermatitis, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis increases the risk of severe and long-lasting alopecia areata.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Zebrafish help understand genetic causes of skin pigment disorders like albinism.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Premature graying and hair changes can be treated with certain peptides and possibly targeting the endocannabinoid system.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The study found that alopecia areata and hypothyroidism increase the risk of each other, but androgenetic alopecia and hypothyroidism do not.
August 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Combining conventional and Chinese herbal medicine could help treat some skin and hormone-related diseases.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that examining the scalp closely and checking for iron levels and thyroid issues is key to understanding chronic hair loss in women.
July 2021 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” A calf in Scotland likely had Schmallenberg virus from its mother.
January 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” PLLA dermal fillers can cause hair loss, but it can be treated with steroids.
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December 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Researchers successfully isolated and identified key markers of stem cell-enriched human hair follicle bulge cells.
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April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution harms skin health and can worsen skin diseases.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
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July 2018 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
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May 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, a hormone, can help protect skin from aging by reducing stress, inflammation, and damage, and may also help treat hair loss in women.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
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January 2015 in “Dental research journal” Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.
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July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
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October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” Patients with RASopathies are at risk for autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.