56 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that 17β-estradiol inhibited RANTES production in human keratinocytes by suppressing nuclear factor κB activity, suggesting a potential mechanism for 17β-estradiol's modulation of psoriasis-related inflammation.
May 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that individuals with hospital-treated alopecia areata in Denmark had increased standardized incidence rates of serious infections, herpes zoster infections, lymphoma, cardiovascular events, and death compared to the age- and sex-matched general population.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that hirsutism is more frequent among female relatives of PCOS patients, suggesting a hereditary aspect of PCOS, while premature balding was not more common among male relatives.
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July 2003 in “Metabolism-clinical and Experimental” This study found that young women with female-pattern hair loss exhibit increased testosterone production rates while dihydrotestosterone production rates remain within or below the normal range.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that alopecia may be a potential protective factor against substance use disorder, with a decreased odds of 0.73, possibly due to fears of exacerbating hair loss or increased mental health support.