Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” Light therapy on the brain shows promise for treating brain diseases and improving brain function.
January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” People with androgenic alopecia (AGA) have a higher chance of getting metabolic syndrome.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
September 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Lactium, a milk protein, can help reduce symptoms of skin disorders linked to stress and anxiety without side effects.
2 citations,
March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry” The conclusion is that careful management of both psychiatric and skin conditions is crucial for HIV patients, using medication and interdisciplinary approaches.
8 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
22 citations,
March 2019 in “Environmental health” Higher fluoride levels may delay puberty in boys.
1 citations,
May 2018 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” The two-factor model fits better for Chinese patients' understanding of illness causes than the original four-factor model.
64 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
9 citations,
November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
6 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Post-finasteride Syndrome causes lasting negative effects, but more research is needed for treatment and risk evaluation.
1 citations,
August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
January 2024 in “Women's health science journal” Hormonal imbalances are a key cause of missed menstrual periods in women.
March 2004 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
19 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical epidemiology and global health” Better awareness of chemotherapy's side effects improves self-care.
19 citations,
January 2005 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” Metabolic syndrome in kids and teens is linked to obesity and increases diabetes and heart disease risk; early lifestyle changes are crucial for management.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride may not affect gynecomastia recurrence after mastectomy.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in reproductive health” Women of color in Northern Manhattan view hair care as important to their identity and culture, and education on harmful chemicals in hair products is needed.
20 citations,
August 2018 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.
December 2023 in “Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science” Chemotherapy in children often causes hair loss, nausea, vomiting, and mood swings.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to certain metals may worsen attention-related behaviors in adolescents, with stronger effects in females.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “The mental health clinician” Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
December 2022 in “BMC women's health” The CNC® prosthetic system improved body image in breast cancer patients with hair loss from chemotherapy but did not significantly change their psychological wellbeing.
14 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of health sciences and biomedical research KLEU” There is no link between hair loss and prostate enlargement.