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Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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research Management of hidradenitis suppurativa
Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
research Prevalence and Levels of Thyroid Autoantibodies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—Impact of TSH- and BMI-Matched Comparisons: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS have higher levels of thyroid autoantibodies.
research The clinical management of testosterone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a review
Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.
research Alopecia due to high androgen index contraceptives
Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
research Evaluation of Animal Models Suitable for Hair Research and Regeneration
Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research Copper Deficiency a New Reason of Androgenetic Alopecia?
Copper deficiency may cause hair loss, and treating it could involve nutrition and hormones.
research Intractable Diffuse Alopecia Caused by Multifactorial Side-Effects in Treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Connection to Iatrogenic Failure of Estrogen Secretion
The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
research Exosomes in stroke management: A promising paradigm shift in stroke therapy
Exosome therapy could revolutionize stroke treatment, but more research is needed for human use.
research Skin Sceneries of Thyroid Disorders and Impact of Thyroid on Different Skin Diseases: A Scoping Review Focused on Pediatric Patients
Thyroid disorders can cause skin issues in children, so early detection and screening are important.
research Study of the Thyroid Profile of Patients with Alopecia
People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
research Scalp hair repigmentation in the penumbral region of radiotherapy– a case series
Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.
research High-value dermatology: 5 Laboratory tests to reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
research Vitiligo: A White Patch that Affects the Soul
Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
research Current and future pharmacotherapy for alopecia areata
New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Etiopathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, environment, and possibly improved by anti-MIF therapy, with many patients experiencing regrowth within a year.
research Acne and acneiform eruptions
Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
research Approaches to management of endocrine therapy–induced alopecia in breast cancer patients
Safe treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone can help manage hair loss in breast cancer patients without increasing cancer risk.
research Iraqi Women with Hirsutism, Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics: Retrospective Study
Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
research Lasers Uses in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: Review Article
Fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
research Characterization of novel TMEM173 mutation with additive IFIH1 risk allele
A new mutation in the TMEM173 gene and a risk allele in IFIH1 cause a unique set of immune-related symptoms.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
research Female Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
research Hypothyroidism in polycystic ovarian syndrome: a comparative study of clinical characteristics, metabolic and hormonal parameters in euthyroid and hypothyroid polycystic ovarian syndrome women
Hypothyroidism may worsen metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity in women with PCOS.
research Sexual dysfunction, including hypoactive sexual desire disorder: Diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Limited Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich-Plasma Treatment on Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata
Platelet-rich plasma treatment is not very effective for chronic severe alopecia areata.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research A case of severe hyperandrogenism, acanthosis nigricans and overt diabetes: the use of non-invasive methods for diagnosis, pathogenesis and management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.