May 2011 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” A patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved after adjusting her medication to prevent Cushing's syndrome symptoms.
December 2009 in “Pediatrics in review” A girl with Crohn's disease had a hairball causing bowel obstruction, which was removed, and she recovered well.
195 citations,
July 2005 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
89 citations,
December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
57 citations,
July 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Reconstruct lips with proper planning, templates, and revisions for appearance and function.
56 citations,
March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.
50 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta physiologica” Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
45 citations,
May 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
36 citations,
October 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
35 citations,
March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology” The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.
31 citations,
September 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
24 citations,
January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
22 citations,
January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
12 citations,
December 2005 in “PubMed” Some men with early hair loss may have similar hormonal changes to women with Polycystic ovary syndrome, and could be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
11 citations,
January 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Fulvestrant at 10 mg/kg does not promote hair regrowth in dogs with alopecia X.
8 citations,
January 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Vitamin B12 improves the health and growth of hair micrografts.
5 citations,
December 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using a certain drug on the skin can help prevent hair loss caused by pulling on the hair.
4 citations,
January 1989 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
3 citations,
January 2007 in “Nishinihon hifuka/Nishi Nihon hifuka” Great Burnet extract may prevent hair loss by extending the hair growth phase.
2 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” No treatment showed significant long-term hair growth benefits for alopecia areata.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain pesticides and fungicides can interfere with male hormone functions, potentially causing reproductive issues in male rats.
Different types of hair loss and gender affect facial heat patterns, which may help diagnose and treat hair loss.
February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The hydrogel patch helps heal diabetic wounds by releasing a healing agent in response to harmful molecules and improving skin regeneration.
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
Surgery can be a safe and effective option for infertile women with PCOS who don't respond to medication and want to get pregnant.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like "COVID toes," rashes, hair loss, and hand eczema, and dermatologists are important for recognizing these signs.
Stem cells regenerate tissues and their behavior varies by environment, suggesting the hematopoietic system model may need revision.
PRP hair treatment is generally safe but may cause minor pain, bleeding, redness, and scalp tightness, and isn't suitable for everyone.
September 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.