June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
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November 2021 in “JBMR plus” The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
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July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
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January 2022 in “Health” COVID-19 has widely affected health, various industries, and the economy, but also led to more remote work and less pollution.
132 citations,
November 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical sensitizers have mixed success in treating alopecia areata.
Heated radish extract may help lighten skin and reduce aging signs.
31 citations,
May 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” ATX-101 injections can cause hair loss.
16 citations,
November 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Your lifestyle and health can affect your chances of getting COVID-19; not enough sleep, lots of exercise, and hair loss can increase risk, while washing hands, eating fruit daily, and taking vitamins A and C can lower it.
8 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
44 citations,
September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.
20 citations,
August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
16 citations,
September 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The article suggests that targeting specific immune pathways could help control and treat the skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
63 citations,
September 1987 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Minoxidil slows fibroblast growth and collagen production, potentially treating keloids, hypertrophic scars, and connective tissue disorders.
2 citations,
January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
1 citations,
August 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Accidentally eating a topical steroid may rarely cause acute generalized pustular psoriasis.
67 citations,
January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
61 citations,
March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
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June 2005 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity and anxiety in mice, but may increase withdrawal severity in some cases.
12 citations,
August 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain nutrients can help keep skin healthy as we age.
7 citations,
September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Androgens increase growth factors in skin cells, which may lead to acne.
Obesity is linked to many gastrointestinal diseases and needs more research for treatment development.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Disposable instruments could be the future of hair restoration surgery to eliminate disease risk, but they require careful preparation and proper training.
138 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.
84 citations,
March 2010 in “Infectious Disease Clinics of North America” The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.
77 citations,
March 2021 in “Nature” Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.