April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” Women with schizophrenia on atypical antipsychotics are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) than women without schizophrenia.
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June 2019 in “Twin research and human genetics” The 25Up study collected extensive data on mental disorders and related factors in Australian twins and siblings to investigate the genetics of psychiatric illnesses.
48 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Fractional bipolar RF energy safely and effectively treats acne scars.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances contribute to female hair loss, and trichoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Spironolactone may help women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
40 citations,
July 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today” Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Gray-scale ultrasound effectively detects erectile tissue fibrosis in young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride.
2 citations,
November 2002 in “PubMed” Most patients with hair loss sought treatment for cosmetic reasons, were unhappy about their appearance, and had a family history of the condition, suggesting it may be inherited.
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January 2020 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” CBD may help reduce stress and pain in women with PCOS.
16 citations,
January 2003 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
162 citations,
October 2014 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study suggests fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution has distinct features and may vary by race.
2 citations,
January 1986 in “PubMed” PIXE is an effective method to analyze hair's elemental composition.
16 citations,
May 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
33 citations,
April 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.
March 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Giant solitary trichoepithelioma is a rare, usually non-cancerous hair follicle tumor that can sometimes turn into skin cancer.
41 citations,
August 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
November 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” The skin's bacteria might influence the development of a hair loss condition called alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “Drugs in context” Baricitinib is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “The FASEB journal” Low selenium levels worsen health but increase lifespan in mice.
13 citations,
May 2014 in “PubMed” Most children with childhood-onset lupus in Baghdad responded well to treatment, but some developed chronic kidney disease or died.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp is more common in young men and often associated with head and neck acne.
April 2007 in “9th European Congress of Endocrinology” Finasteride, a hair loss medication, was found to be safe and effective in improving hair quality and stopping hair loss in men with early-onset baldness.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The Sinclair Shedding Scale is effective for diagnosing Alopecia Areata Incognita and monitoring treatment success.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.