September 2016 in “Annals of occupational and environmental medicine” Cleanroom workers in a battery factory have worse skin and eye conditions due to the very dry environment.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” A woman with undifferentiated connective tissue disease was diagnosed with renal amyloidosis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart problems compared to those with alopecia areata or healthy individuals.
People with psoriasis have more health problems, including autoimmune diseases, than those without it.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Psoriasis patients have more comorbidities, including autoimmune diseases and other health issues, than those without psoriasis.
Psoriasis is linked to a higher risk of autoimmune diseases and other health conditions.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
Prunus Tomentosa extract is effective in promoting hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.
April 2006 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
March 2004 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
May 1993 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing infections in children.
January 1993 in “Проблемы Эндокринологии” Spironolactone effectively reduces symptoms of hyperandrogenism but has some side effects.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Transgender patients on hormone therapy experience more acne and hair loss, but less skin inflammation.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” There's no significant link between hair loss from male pattern baldness and early heart disease.
January 2013 in “Journal of Siberian Medical Sciences” Deer antler products improved hair growth and thickness for people with hair loss.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” 26 citations,
January 2002 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Finasteride, originally for prostate issues, also treats hair loss, similar to effects from certain plants.
7 citations,
April 2007 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, caused a skin rash that went away when the drug was stopped and returned when used again.
69 citations,
January 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
38 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging slows wound healing due to weaker cells and immune response.
25 citations,
September 2019 in “PubMed” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is helpful for skin and hair treatments and works better when combined with other procedures.
23 citations,
November 2013 in “Lupus” Therapeutic intervention improved the quality of life for Japanese lupus patients with skin issues.
14 citations,
July 1977 in “PubMed” Applying linoleic acid to the skin fixed essential fatty acid deficiency symptoms.
In 2020, a new online survey was made to help identify Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, but it needs some improvements for better understanding and accuracy.