47 citations
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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.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
Suppressing ODC activity reduces tumor growth in hair follicles.
23 citations
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July 2016 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” CDH3-related disease causes worsening eye and hair issues.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Liver damage in PCOS is linked to iron overload and cell death due to the miR-761-hepcidin/GPX4 pathway.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Modified superoxide dismutase may trigger an autoimmune response in alopecia areata.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
March 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” People with blood group O may have a higher risk of developing post-COVID-19 syndrome.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
19 citations
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January 1974 in “Laboratory animals” Zinc deficiency in female rabbits causes poor health and reproductive issues.
9 citations
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January 1975 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome causes skin changes, hair loss, and slightly high lysine and cystine in urine.
Ultrasound alone isn't enough to diagnose PCOS.
45 citations
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January 2006 in “Endocrine journal” To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alopecia areata may be linked to kidney issues, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “American Journal of Case Reports” A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” ODC overexpression in hair cells increases tumor growth by reducing Notch signaling.
September 2024 in “Health of Man” High uric acid can cause health issues, so managing it with lifestyle changes is important.
July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.
June 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences” 3βHSD2 is not useful for diagnosing PCOS.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BrdU speeds up hair follicle aging and reduces hair quality.
34 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” DHT deficiency in rats reduces sperm content and affects testis structure over time.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.
August 2024 in “IAHS Medical Journal” Low vitamin D and ferritin levels are linked to female hair loss.
Higher DHEA-S levels are linked to smaller ovarian volume in women with PCOS.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Satoyoshi syndrome can occur without causing premature ovarian failure.
6 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
7 citations
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
18 citations
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November 2009 in “Calcified tissue international” A genetic mutation caused severe rickets and alopecia in an Indian patient, but high-dose calcium and phosphate treatment improved their condition.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron deficiency causes hair loss by affecting hair differentiation and cycling.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Menopause” Estrogen deficiency, like after menopause or certain surgeries, leads to faster skin aging and health issues.