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April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina/Acta Medica Philippina” This study observed that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels than healthy controls, with a trend toward even lower levels in more severe cases.
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August 2022 in “International journal of biological and chemical sciences” This study found that iodine deficiency, iodine excess, or the presence of antithyroid substances affected growth and behavior in Wistar rats, leading to various symptoms such as lethargy and alopecia.
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August 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
This review highlights the potential of microneedles as a pediatric-friendly method for delivering proteins, vaccines, and diagnostics transdermally, noting their ability to penetrate the skin's barrier and suggesting future applications in other parts of the body.
In this study, researchers found a strong association between premature graying of hair and deficiencies in vitamin D and B12, hypothyroidism, and deranged iron profiles, along with higher stress, altered appetite, smoking, and sleep pattern issues, significantly impacting quality of life.
August 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This review summarizes findings on hair loss caused by COVID-19, noting that Telogen Effluvium frequently occurs in female patients 63 days post-infection, often in those with mild to moderate cases and certain comorbidities.
April 2022 in “Health care of Tajikistan” This review discusses the etiology and pathogenesis of alopecia areata in children, highlighting the roles of heredity, immune factors, lipid peroxidation violations, microcirculation issues, and vitamin D deficiencies but reports no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Frontiers in Medical Science Research” This article discusses the perspectives of Western and Chinese medicine on alopecia areata and proposes that blood stasis may be a key factor, recommending treatments focused on blood circulation.
December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This case study describes a 22-year-old woman with hirsutism who experienced symptom reversal through addressing nonclassical adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovaries alongside laser hair removal.
March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” This historical review traces the discovery of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, widely used in urology, from the study of guevedoces, Dominican children with a rare disorder leading to significant androgenization at puberty.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
This paper introduces the clinical efficacy of a modified Renshen Yangrong Tang formula for treating viral hepatitis, insomnia, hair loss, and prolonged menstrual periods, emphasizing its application for qi and blood deficiency.
January 2013 in “INTAS POLIVET” In this study, dogs with Vitamin A deficiency showed significant clinical and hematological improvement after receiving Vitamin A supplementation.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” This article reviews the unapproved use of testosterone for treating female androgen insufficiency and reports no new clinical results.
April 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses various vitamin deficiencies and their neurological implications without providing new clinical results; it serves as an informative chapter on nutrient-related neurological conditions.
September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” This review discusses the role of biotin in metabolism and its dietary requirements, but provides no new experimental findings.
This study found that holding abatacept infusions for four weeks or longer before elective hip or knee arthroplasty did not reduce the risk of post-operative infections or readmissions.
February 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that male patients with Androgenetic alopecia have higher serum leptin, lower vitamin D levels, and an altered adiponectin/leptin ratio, which may contribute to the disease's pathogenesis.
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December 1994 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” This article reviews various aspects of skin cancer, including animal models, molecular mechanisms, immunity roles, and potential chemoprevention strategies, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2017 in “Journal of nutrition & food sciences” This article explores the concept of cycling synergistic nutrients to minimize overdose risks and enhance nutrient absorption, but presents no new clinical findings; it suggests applicability across various health domains.
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December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” This review discusses the biochemical properties and clinical significance of 5 alpha-reductase isozymes and reports no new clinical results.
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February 2013 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry” This review discusses the production, role, and measurement of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in various disorders of sexual development but does not report new clinical results.
28 citations
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August 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the increased incidence of dermatological conditions in individuals with Down's syndrome and explores potential links to immunological deficiencies, but reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes a case of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome with manifestations including multiple fibrofolliculomas, acrochordons, and renal oncocytoma.
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March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the loss of SETDB1 in epidermal keratinocytes led to altered chromatin states, increased ERV expression, and activation of immune responses, while inhibiting these effects with certain antiviral drugs reduced skin inflammation and hair loss in a mouse model.
May 2021 in “Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine” This case report describes a 13-year-old with DSD raised as female, exhibiting hoarseness and clitoral enlargement, with hormonal assessments not indicating common related deficiencies.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, an 18-year-old Vietnamese female with primary amenorrhea and normal female phenotype was most likely diagnosed with müllerian agenesis, highlighting its association with embryologic underdevelopment of the müllerian duct.
April 2021 in “The journal of heart and lung transplantation/The Journal of heart and lung transplantation” This case report describes a woman with Sheehan's syndrome, leading to severe combined systolic and diastolic heart failure, where treatment improved cardiac function.