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January 2022 in “Endocrine journal” Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.
February 2022 in “International journal of KIU” Certain genes and nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and omega fatty acids affect COVID-19 severity and infection risk.
68 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
January 2023 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The article concludes that schoolchildren and adolescents experienced various skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including acne from masks and other skin reactions from the virus and vaccines.
123 citations
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May 2020 in “Drug Development Research” Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
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January 2021 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some alopecia treatments might help treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
71 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Genetic differences may affect COVID-19 deaths; anti-androgens could be potential treatment.
58 citations
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February 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The conclusion is that individual differences in COVID-19 severity are influenced by factors like age, sex, race, and genetics, which are important for personalized medicine.
49 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.
23 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
18 citations
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July 2020 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology” Wait 3 months after COVID-19 before trying assisted reproduction and further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on male hormones and fertility.
17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Curēus” Topical spironolactone may help treat ocular graft-versus-host disease with minimal side effects.
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October 2023 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, but long-term skin problems are rare.
December 2023 in “Curēus” COVID-19 vaccination does not significantly increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Journal of men's health” Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.
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.
185 citations
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October 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
49 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Insulin resistance linked to obesity may increase COVID-19 severity.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
21 citations
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February 2021 in “BMJ case reports” Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
21 citations
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “Y Dược học” Older adults in Vietnam often experience hair loss after COVID-19, especially women, singles, and those hospitalized.
October 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
70 citations
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July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women with conditions like PCOS may have a higher risk of COVID-19, but treatments like isotretinoin could help those with acne.
18 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Public Health” Non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients had worse health outcomes than Kuwaitis, likely due to poorer socioeconomic conditions.