March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dermatologists should address discrimination and consider ethnic and gender differences in treatments.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Adults with gender dysphoria on hormone treatment often have skin problems like acne, which are common but not always recognized.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss and prostate issues.
June 2023 in “JMIR dermatology” The conclusion is that recognizing the difference between gender identity and biological sex is crucial in dermatology to improve patient care and research accuracy.
Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
September 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document summarized various dermatology studies and case reports.
January 2014 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Parental uveitis increases offspring's risk and severity of autoimmune eye disease.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
September 2024 in “Reproduction and Fertility” New methods may speed up drug development for male subfertility.
143 citations
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May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for normal hair growth and preventing hair loss.
136 citations
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March 1998 in “Oncogene” Overexpression of E2F1 can lead to skin tumors and disrupt hair growth.
115 citations
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December 2001 in “Endocrinology” Expressing the human vitamin D receptor in skin cells prevents hair loss in certain mice.
85 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
81 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” The tumor suppressor gene FLCN affects mitochondrial function and energy use in cells.
72 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Desmoglein 1 can partly make up for the loss of Desmoglein 3 in hair adhesion but not in mucous membranes.
34 citations
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” Mrp3 helps in wound healing and hair growth.
31 citations
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September 1999 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Increased ornithine decarboxylase makes normally tumor-resistant mice more sensitive to tumors.
22 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Acute stress increases Y1 receptor gene expression in certain brain areas, but repeated stress does not.
15 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Stopping alcohol after long-term use causes anxiety and changes brain chemicals.
6 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Surgical Research” Mice genetically modified to produce more Del1 protein had faster hair regrowth.
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August 2020 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair growth can be influenced by manipulating keratin and growth factor genes.
A new microneedle patch effectively treats hair loss by delivering growth factors to the skin.
December 2011 in “University of Southern California Digital Library” High BMP signaling disrupts hair growth and balance in skin cells.
September 1999 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Increased ODC expression makes normally tumor-resistant mice more prone to tumor development.
Suppressing ODC activity reduces tumor growth in hair follicles.
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March 2022 in “Transgender Health” More research is needed to improve lower body gender affirmation techniques.