123 citations,
May 2020 in “Drug Development Research” Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.
100 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
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April 2008 in “Neurobiology of aging” Scientists found a gene in mice that causes early hearing loss.
56 citations,
September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
55 citations,
October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
45 citations,
August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
45 citations,
November 2012 The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
13 citations,
December 2017 in “Stem cells” Low-dose radiation affects hair stem cell function and survival by changing their genetic material's structure.
11 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
8 citations,
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
4 citations,
May 2023 in “Cells” Baricitinib and its combination with lonafarnib improve fat cell formation in certain genetic disorders.
January 2022 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Obesity can cause various skin problems, with differences in prevalence between males and females.
June 2020 in “Comparative medicine” NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.
March 2016 in “West Indian medical journal” There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in twins may be linked to family history of hair loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, and possibly anxiety, but more research is needed.
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
81 citations,
July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
77 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
71 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.
68 citations,
March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
52 citations,
June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
50 citations,
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Female and male AGA are different diseases.
49 citations,
November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
43 citations,
July 2012 in “Molecular human reproduction” Certain metabolites are lower in women with PCOS and could be potential markers for the condition.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
31 citations,
February 1997 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.
29 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
23 citations,
June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.
22 citations,
May 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.