20 citations,
December 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
40 citations,
February 2005 in “Fertility and Sterility” Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.
2 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Higher CRBP1 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
3 citations,
May 2014 in “InTech eBooks” Copper deficiency may cause hair loss, and treating it could involve nutrition and hormones.
9 citations,
February 2013 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Mutations in the CYP21A2 gene are not a major factor in causing PCOS.
75 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata can be triggered by specific immune cells without genetic or environmental factors.
9 citations,
November 2018 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.
17 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Autoimmune and metabolic issues are linked, and treating one may worsen another.
May 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” Excessive hair loss can be an early sign of celiac disease.
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.
20 citations,
June 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting specific T cells may help treat alopecia areata.
10 citations,
March 2007 in “Skinmed” The conclusion is that in the Indian subcontinent, socioeconomic status, stress, and family structure affect the severity of alopecia areata, and its psychological impact is generally mild or moderate.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some treatments work better for different types of hair loss, and nutrients like iron and L-lysine are important for preventing hair loss.
February 2024 in “Curēus” A balanced diet with proteins, vitamins, and minerals is crucial for managing skin disorders.
2 citations,
January 2019 The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Too much epidermal growth factor can cause hair loss.
134 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
February 2024 in “Medicina-lithuania” Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
January 2016 in “MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences” Good cultural practices and proper nutrition can prevent hair loss in girls.
7 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” NKG2D+CD4+ T cells are higher in alopecia areata patients and may be involved in the disease.
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain genetic variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
1 citations,
November 2015 in “Lʹvìvsʹkij klìnìčnij vìsnik” Correcting trace element imbalances may help reduce alopecia areata 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.
34 citations,
April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
August 2022 in “Precision Clinical Medicine” JAM-A helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata by protecting VCAN in skin cells.
13 citations,
January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Alopecia areata may be linked to imbalanced gut bacteria.