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May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics” Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
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August 2022 in “Viruses” 70.7% of patients had long-COVID symptoms like fatigue, cough, and brain fog three months after recovery.
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April 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Certain gene variants can influence acne risk and severity.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Hospitalized COVID-19 survivors have a higher risk of long-term symptoms and need special care.
28 citations
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February 2023 in “Healthcare” Many healthy adults in Pakistan have Metabolic Syndrome, with key risks being high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and belly fat.
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” The DLQI is reliable but may not fully capture the impact of skin conditions on quality of life, especially in emotional and psychological areas.
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December 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Statins can reduce androgen levels and improve symptoms in women with PCOS.
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February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Longdan Xiegan decoction is more effective than conventional medicine for treating eczema.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.
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August 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Vitamin D may help improve hormone levels in women with PCOS.
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January 2023 in “BMC plant biology” Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
November 2025 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Low-dose minoxidil effectively enhances facial hair with minimal side effects.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combined microneedling with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone but may cause mild side effects.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy (Internet)” Genetic factors could lead to personalized treatments for hair loss.
February 2024 in “BMC genomics” The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Most UK survey participants had negative side effects from botulinum toxin injections, with many not fully recovering physically, emotionally, or financially.
January 2020 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” People with chronic hair shedding had much lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy people.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Dandruff scalps have unstable microbes, more Malassezia, less Cutibacterium, and targeting Lactobacillus may help.
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July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Chromium, inositol, and omega-3 can help manage PCOS symptoms.
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November 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” SGK1 is important in cancer growth and treatment resistance, and targeting it could improve therapies.
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July 2025 in “RMD Open” IL-1 blockade is effective for treating SURF, and personalized treatment is needed.
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September 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Baricitinib helps improve hair growth in severe alopecia, with better results in less severe cases and higher doses working faster.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” Antera 3D® offers more precise and detailed scar assessment than traditional methods.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood and needs more research.
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.