23 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
22 citations,
August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
19 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Indian dermatologists recommend treating common hair loss with a balanced diet, stress reduction, mild shampoos, and sometimes minoxidil and supplements.
19 citations,
November 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
12 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
12 citations,
May 2018 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
12 citations,
June 2006 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” A 16-year-old boy had pernicious anemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and later developed alopecia areata.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” Patients with RASopathies are at risk for autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
11 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
10 citations,
April 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study suggests that mast cells might be involved in the hair loss condition telogen effluvium and could be a target for treatment.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
6 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
6 citations,
September 1998 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
5 citations,
March 2017 in “Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal” Certain growth factors significantly affect hair loss in women with telogen effluvium.
5 citations,
July 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Imiquimod used intravaginally for cervical issues can cause temporary hair loss, especially if severe side effects occur.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Teledermatology was popular among young adults and women, and high-resolution photos improved service during the pandemic.
3 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP with microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor side effects like scalp itching, temporary hair shedding, and swollen lymph nodes.
2 citations,
March 2011 in “Infertility” The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “Vaccines” Some people experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's very rare and vaccines' benefits are greater than this risk.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Brain Research” Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.
2 citations,
December 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanovesicles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
1 citations,
September 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Androgens” Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss due to stress or shock to the body.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.