166 citations,
August 2010 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Scientists found a new, less invasive way to study body clocks using hair cells, which shows shift workers' body clocks don't match their lifestyles.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
2 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Fluconazole might be a new treatment for a type of diabetes that affects water balance in the body.
April 2023 in “JMIR Research Protocols” The study aims to create a model to predict health attributes using diverse health data from Japanese adults.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
4 citations,
January 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are recommended for severe alopecia areata, with other treatments available off-label.
The book provides a guide to cosmetic surgery for people with darker skin, covering various treatments and addressing their unique skin characteristics.
24 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.
14 citations,
June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
53 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
1 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
4 citations,
June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.
30 citations,
May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” New treatments targeting immune pathways show promise for severe hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
19 citations,
January 2013 in “Pediatrics in review” The document says menstruation is important for women's health, discusses menstrual disorders, and suggests personalized treatment options.
32 citations,
March 2019 in “Climacteric” Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.
11 citations,
August 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.
1 citations,
July 2011 in “Climacteric” Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.
55 citations,
January 2007 in “Climacteric” Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.
5 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Ovarian Leydig cell tumors are hard to diagnose with just advanced imaging; expert ultrasound and clinical evaluation are essential.
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.
61 citations,
June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
54 citations,
October 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
September 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Long-COVID has diverse, long-term health impacts, especially in young people.
1 citations,
May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using scalp micropigmentation (a special tattoo technique) with hair transplantation can effectively treat hair loss, especially for those with low donor density or those unsuitable for only hair transplantation.
10 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
15 citations,
March 2014 in “Body Image” Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
21 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.