3 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
TLR2 helps control hair growth and regeneration, and its reduction with age or obesity can impair hair growth.
6 citations,
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that a new training model could improve dermatology residents' skills in nail procedures and lead to more nail cases being treated by dermatologists.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
62 citations,
April 2008 in “Neurobiology of aging” Scientists found a gene in mice that causes early hearing loss.
1 citations,
November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.
14 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
8 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A COVID-19 patient had unusual nail discoloration and nail separation possibly due to the virus's effects on small blood vessels.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Stem Cells International” Certain skin cells near the base of hair muscles may help renew and stabilize skin, possibly affecting skin disorder understanding.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “PubMed” Both Billroth-I and Billroth-II methods have similar impacts on quality of life after gastric cancer surgery.
501 citations,
October 2008 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
19 citations,
July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Her hair grew back normally after she stopped rubbing it.
7 citations,
January 2021 in “Biology” Some COVID-19 patients have different skin problems, which might be the only sign of the virus or related to other health issues.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Nail disorders are often related to jobs like housework and manual labor, with cosmetic issues being the main concern, and are commonly caused by skin diseases like psoriasis.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The UK's EDS National Diagnostic Service found that early diagnosis, lifestyle advice, and regular check-ups are crucial for managing vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. A combination of losartan and bisoprolol can reduce vascular events, improving survival and quality of life.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The Sinclair Shedding Scale is effective for diagnosing Alopecia Areata Incognita and monitoring treatment success.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes, including darkening of certain areas, nail changes, vascular changes, and breast changes like stretch marks.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The HoxC gene cluster and its enhancers are essential for developing hair and nails in mammals.
26 citations,
January 1993 in “Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs are not exclusive to alopecia areata.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
30 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” THCCOOH levels in hair decrease from root to tip and don't match well with self-reported cannabis use.
13 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” UV radiation increases protein loss from hair and reduces hair protein quality.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Nephrology” A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
4 citations,
March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.
3 citations,
December 2007 in “Injury Extra” An elderly man with dementia suffered limb damage from rubber bands around his leg, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to prevent such injuries.
August 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Daclizumab may cause psoriasis-like skin problems in multiple sclerosis patients.
July 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 68-year-old woman with benign mucous membrane pemphigoid has eye, mouth, and skin issues, including thick plaques and nail changes.