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May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
18 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
18 citations,
September 1941 in “Journal of Nutrition” This study on ten pairs of male rats using a paired feeding method revealed that riboflavin deficiency significantly impacts weight gain and health. Riboflavin-deficient rats gained only 6.1 g on average over 125 days, compared to 61.3 g in controls receiving 20 μg of riboflavin daily. Unlike thiamine deficiency, riboflavin deficiency does not lead to severe anorexia but may result in varied food intake levels. Deficient rats exhibited symptoms such as alopecia, dermatitis, rough hair, conjunctivitis, keratitis, and premature senility. The study suggests that riboflavin is crucial for oxidative-enzymic processes in metabolism, and its deficiency may lead to metabolic waste and organism collapse.
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Premature birth increases the risk of striae distensae.
14 citations,
August 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
8 citations,
December 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.
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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Severe male balding may increase the risk of serious COVID-19, and treatments that reduce androgens or block a specific enzyme might help protect these individuals.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.
March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
August 2021 in “Chinese journal of burns” Combining FUE with rb-bFGF and minoxidil is more effective and has fewer side effects than FUE alone for treating hair loss.
January 2018 in “Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi tıp dergisi” Tamsulosin's sulfonamide group may contribute to floppy iris syndrome.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
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December 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
51 citations,
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35 citations,
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8 citations,
April 2021 in “Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran” Taking finasteride can partially improve oxygen levels in hospitalized male patients over 50 with COVID-19 pneumonia, but it doesn't affect other outcomes like death rate or hospital stay length.