April 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” Ocimum basilicum L. and red Oryza sativa L. may help with hair loss and prostate issues.
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March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” Albendazole treatment for echinococcosis can cause serious side effects and requires close monitoring.
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February 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss without other health issues.
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September 2015 in “BMC pharmacology & toxicology” Gloriosa superba poisoning can mimic severe tropical infections and cause rapid hair loss.
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March 2011 in “Endocrine” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
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August 2020 in “Oncology nursing forum” Minocycline reduces acne rash, pyridoxine lowers hand-foot syndrome risk, and scalp cooling lessens hair loss from cancer treatments.
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July 2017 in “PubMed” Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccination may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but benefits outweigh this risk.
January 2014 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” A new method using gentian violet and a protective spray can improve symmetry and reduce surgery time in hair restoration, but it's only effective for total hair loss, not diffuse hair loss or follow-up treatments.
January 2007 in “Журнал Гродненского государственного медицинского университета” Plasmapheresis effectively treats total alopecia in children by reducing lead levels and promoting hair growth.
May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
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February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.
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April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
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November 2011 in “PubMed” The treatment improved hair growth in people with male pattern baldness.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
12 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Women with early onset androgenetic alopecia have worse lipid profiles.
11 citations
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August 2014 in “PubMed” Women with acne often have higher levels of male hormones and are more likely to be overweight, both of which can make acne worse.
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May 2009 in “Cases Journal” A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
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April 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Men's hair loss is not linked to their sex hormone levels, except for lower DHEAS in those with hair loss.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap is a good option for scalp reconstruction and hairline restoration with a natural look, despite some risk of necrosis and scarring.
Patients with lichen planopilaris have a higher risk of heart disease.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
December 2022 in “Türk biyokimya dergisi” The conclusions are: fecal short-chain fatty acids may help prevent cancer, fiber intake can reduce obesity, weight loss is hard for obese people, low BMI cancer patients are more prone to chemotherapy side effects, intermittent fasting benefits gut health, cherry laurel has health benefits in rats, certain gene variations can increase stress in hair loss patients, fecal acids can affect blood sugar levels, cold agglutinin can affect blood test results in autoimmune patients, and people with Crohn's disease have higher levels of a certain chemical in their blood.
October 2021 in “Turkderm” Hormonal imbalances, not insulin resistance or dyslipidemia, may be more important in causing acne in women over 25.
January 2020 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.