research Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH Is the Best and Often Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care
TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.
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research A Functional Polymorphism in Interleukin-1α (IL1A) Gene Is Associated with Risk of Alopecia Areata in Chinese Populations
A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
research Acne Tarda and Male-Pattern Baldness Unmasking Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Case and Review
A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
research Endocrine Disorders and Infertility
Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
research Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
research Patient Factors Influencing Dermal Filler Complications: Prevention, Assessment, And Treatment
Choosing the right patients, using proper techniques, and having thorough knowledge are key to preventing and managing dermal filler complications.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
research Prevalence and Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Taif Area, KSA
Alopecia areata in Taif is common, mainly immune-related, and best treated with topical corticosteroids and vitamins.
research Pathological Sequelae of Long-Haul COVID
Long-haul COVID can cause lasting symptoms affecting many body systems and may be linked to ongoing inflammation and immune system issues.
research Three Cases of Alopecia Following Clinical Islet Transplantation
Some patients developed hair loss after islet cell transplant possibly due to their immune-suppressing medications.
research Ashwagandha Root in the Treatment of Non-Classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.
research Subcutaneous Chest Abscess Caused by Candida Albicans Infection Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
A healthy woman got a chest abscess from a fungal infection after gallbladder surgery, which was treated but caused temporary hair loss due to the antifungal medication.
research Cure of Alopecia Areata After Eradication of Helicobacter Pylori: A New Association?
Treating H. pylori infection might help cure alopecia areata.
research Comparative Efficacy Study of Combination of Oral Methotrexate and Prednisolone Versus Oral Methotrexate in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris
Methotrexate alone is as effective and safe as combining it with prednisolone for treating Lichen planopilaris.
research A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Intralesional Triamcinolone Injections in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Monotherapy or Concomitant Therapy
Intralesional triamcinolone injections can effectively stop frontal fibrosing alopecia with minimal side effects.
research The Association Between rs2476601 Polymorphism in PTPN22 Gene and Risk of Alopecia Areata
The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
research Immunological and Metabolic Causes of Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
research The Multisystem Impact of Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review
Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
research Voice Changes in Reproductive Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, and Diabetes: A Review
People with reproductive, thyroid disorders, and type 2 diabetes can experience voice changes, but more research is needed to understand this better.
research Clinical Use of Extracellular Vesicles in the Management of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Preliminary Retrospective Institutional Review Board Safety and Efficacy Study
Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Deficient Anterior Pituitary With Common Variable Immune Deficiency (David Syndrome): A New Case and Literature Reports
DAVID syndrome is a condition with immune system and hormone deficiencies, needing early diagnosis to avoid serious complications.
research The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias
Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
research Cutaneous Manifestations in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy: A Comprehensive Review
The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.
research Alopecia Areata During the Convalescent Phase of Kawasaki Disease
A child's hair loss after Kawasaki disease may help understand the disease's autoimmune causes.
research Evaluating the Serum Zinc and Vitamin D Levels in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Perspective and an Insight into Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
research Topical Metformin as a Novel Therapy for Alopecia Areata Due to Its Immunologic Effects
Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
research T Cell and Bacterial Microbiota Interaction at Intestinal and Skin Epithelial Interfaces
T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.
research Alopecia in Preexisting Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Family Medicine Practice: Can Hyperprolactinemia Induce Hair Loss? A Case Report
High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.
research Treatment Patterns and Unmet Needs in the Management of Alopecia Areata: Results of a Physician’s Survey in the Middle East
Doctors in the Middle East need better treatments and more knowledge about new therapies for hair loss condition Alopecia Areata.