62 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinical Medicine” Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Long-term use of certain prostate drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction by changing penile tissue, especially in rats with high blood pressure.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SHH protein helps nerve regeneration in hypertensive rats.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Andrology” Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
26 citations,
December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Most pregnant women experience common skin changes like linea nigra and stretch marks.
34 citations,
June 2007 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Most Korean systemic lupus erythematosus patients experienced hair loss, often as non-scarring diffuse hair loss, with non-scarring patch alopecia also common.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for early diagnosis and monitoring of nail diseases.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
6 citations,
September 2022 in “Vaccines” Some people developed alopecia areata after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's not caused by the vaccine and most improved with treatment.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About a quarter of the participants experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination.
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
2 citations,
September 2021 Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia who are more resilient tend to feel less stressed.
July 2023 in “Health science reports” Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with alopecia areata in German-speaking countries spend a lot on their condition, with hair products and treatments being the most costly.
11 citations,
June 2019 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common in urban areas, possibly due to lifestyle and diet, and ignoring it can lead to serious health issues.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D levels, which may worsen their hair loss.
February 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Not all cases with typical signs of Alopecia Areata are actually diagnosed as such.
6 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Iron profile tests are recommended for women with hair loss, as haemoglobin levels alone are not reliable.
January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of two types of hair loss diseases, androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Lifestyle changes during the early COVID-19 outbreak led to more cases of acne and other skin conditions, but fewer cases of rosacea and skin infections.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Cureus” Almost half of COVID-19 patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia experienced increased hair loss, especially women and those with chronic diseases.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study evaluated how alopecia areata severity relates to its psychosocial effects on patients.