20 citations,
August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
20 citations,
August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
18 citations,
October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
16 citations,
August 2011 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
12 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” A young woman had a rare skin reaction to a medication for her joint disease, and a combination therapy improved her condition.
10 citations,
August 2020 in “Drug metabolism and drug interactions” The NUDT15 gene variant causes severe side effects from azathioprine in some Indian patients.
10 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
9 citations,
March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “British Journal of Cancer” Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.
6 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Lower melatonin levels are linked to more skin aging.
4 citations,
September 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Specific genes influence hair and cashmere growth in Laiwu black goats.
4 citations,
November 2012 in “Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine” Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.
4 citations,
September 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” Different drug doses approved in Japan and the U.S. are not mainly due to different clinical responses, and ethnic factors should be considered in setting drug doses.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “Cureus” A rare combination of halo nevi, nonsegmental vitiligo, and early gray hair can occur together.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
2 citations,
November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “Congenital Anomalies” Get head MRI for babies with achondroplasia early, use free immunoglobulin light chains to detect certain neurodevelopmental disorders, and video calls work for speech therapy in patients with facial anomalies.
1 citations,
September 2015 in “Human Andrology” Married Egyptian women with PCOS have lower sexual desire compared to those without PCOS.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” Taking vitamin D might improve life for MS patients and reduce skin side effects from alemtuzumab treatment.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.
October 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Obesity is linked to many gastrointestinal diseases and needs more research for treatment development.
October 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical investigation” Finasteride dosages should be adjusted based on CYP3A5 genotype and liver function to avoid side effects.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
March 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The androgen receptor gene doesn't help identify women likely to have female pattern hair loss.
42 citations,
July 2013 in “Gene” IL-4 gene variation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Turkish people.
March 2024 in “Current issues in molecular biology” Personalized medicine in dermatology uses molecular biomarkers to improve diagnosis and treatment but needs further advancements for practical use.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” A man developed myasthenia gravis after alopecia areata, and treatment improved his symptoms and stopped hair loss.
14 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Alopecia areata patients, especially women with nail issues or atopic diseases, are at higher risk for other autoimmune diseases.