research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
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research Iron-Deficiency Anemia During Childhood
Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
research Homozygous Whole Body Cbs Knockout in Adult Mice Features Minimal Pathology During Aging Despite Severe Homocysteinemia
Adult mice with CBS deficiency show minimal health issues and normal lifespan despite high homocysteine levels.
research Hair Loss
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Benefits of Testosterone Replacement and Methods of Substitution
Testosterone replacement therapy helps manage deficiency and has various methods, but requires careful monitoring to avoid side effects.
research Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Fortified Biscuits as a Nutritional Supplement for Zinc Deficient Rats
Zinc oxide nanoparticle biscuits improved growth and health in zinc-deficient rats without toxicity.
research Diffuse Alopecia and Thyroid Atrophy in Sheep
Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
research Comorbid Laboratory Abnormalities in Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Many women with hair loss also have zinc deficiency, iron depletion, or thyroid issues.
research Keratosis Pilaris With Adjacent Haemosiderin Deposition: A Clue to Scurvy
A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
research Oral Testosterone in Oil: Pharmacokinetic Effects of 5α-Reduction by Finasteride or Dutasteride and Food Intake in Men
Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.
research Case 3: The Hypothermic Newborn
The infant with a urea cycle disorder improved with treatment and a liver transplant.
research Cell Surface Receptor Kinase FERONIA Linked to Nutrient Sensor TORC Signaling Controls Root Hair Growth at Low Temperature Linked to Low Nitrate in Arabidopsis Thaliana
A protein called FERONIA helps control root hair growth in response to cold and low nitrogen by activating nutrient-sensing pathways in a plant called Arabidopsis.
research Relation of Urinary Stone Disease with Androgenetic Alopecia and Serum Testosterone Levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia
Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
research Erythrocyte Deformability and Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It's Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
research Inducible, Reversible Hair Loss in Transgenic Mice
Scientists made a mouse that can be made to lose hair and then grow it back.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
research Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica Secondary to Isoleucine Deficiency in Infant With Maple Syrup Urine Disease
A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
research Exploring the Drug Repurposing Versatility of Valproic Acid as a Multifunctional Regulator of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells
Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.
research Iron Deficiency in Menstruating Adult Women: Much More Than Anemia
Iron deficiency in menstruating women causes many health issues beyond anemia and needs early detection and treatment.
research Knowledge and Practice of Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Hair Loss Among Adult Population in Majmaah City, Saudi Arabia
Many people in Majmaah city, Saudi Arabia, don't know much about vitamin D deficiency and don't practice good vitamin D habits, with few linking it to hair loss.
research Counteraction of Cortisone Inhibition of Body, Hair, and Thymus Growth by Vitamin B12 and Aureomycin
Vitamin B12 and aureomycin can reverse or reduce cortisone's negative effects on body and hair growth in rats.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Intestinal Dysbiosis and Biotin Deprivation Induce Alopecia Through Overgrowth of Lactobacillus Murinus in Mice
An imbalanced gut and lack of biotin can cause hair loss in mice.
research The Feasibility and Utility of Hair Follicle Sampling to Measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA in Children With or Without Fragile X Syndrome
Hair follicle sampling is a feasible method to measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA levels in children.
research Nutritional Management of Menopausal Women
Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
research Hair and Nail Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
research Zinc: A Complementary Factor in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C?
Zinc supplementation may help improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis C.
research Dual Deficiency of Melatonin and Dihydrotestosterone Promotes Stromal Cell Damage and Mediates Prostatitis via the cGAS-STING Pathway in Sleep-Deprived Mice
Lack of sleep in mice leads to prostatitis by reducing certain hormones and activating an inflammatory pathway, which can be temporarily fixed with normal sleep.