January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
9 citations,
June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.
7 citations,
October 2017 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
247 citations,
August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
266 citations,
November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
233 citations,
February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
December 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Skin biopsies are recommended for confirming alopecia diagnosis due to variability in clinical assessments; the link between vitamin D levels and alopecia is unclear.
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women generally want more hair volume, which becomes a concern around menopause due to hair loss.
61 citations,
January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Coffee silverskin may be a beneficial and safe ingredient for cosmetics, offering hydration, firmness, and potential hair growth benefits.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
183 citations,
January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Essential oils in cosmetics can offer benefits but may cause allergies and should be used carefully.
253 citations,
April 2008 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Notch signalling helps skin cells differentiate and prevents tumors.
September 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” The study suggests that analyzing DNA can help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
400 citations,
January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.
October 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Low-level laser therapy combined with NB-UVB is a safe and potentially effective treatment for stable vitiligo.
November 2022 in “Bioengineering” The method can test hair growth products using a lab-made hair-like structure that responds to known treatments.
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Joint replacement surgery normalized high alkaline phosphatase levels in a patient with severe osteoarthritis.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nannochloropsis salina fermented oil may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
January 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
193 citations,
January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “Scientific reports” Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
58 citations,
December 2012 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” LCN may improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.