January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Plant-based compounds can improve wound dressings and skin medication delivery.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The treatment combining platelet-rich plasma and a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound significantly improved hair density and reduced bald areas in women with androgenetic alopecia, and it's safe with only mild side effects.
A hat with sensors can measure scalp moisture well, helping with hair care.
May 2023 in “Clinical and translational neuroscience” Tailored neurorehabilitation programs improve life quality for post-COVID-19 patients.
Nanotechnology shows promise for better hair loss treatments but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
April 2023 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Indian head cactus extract may help hair grow by boosting important cell activity and gene expression.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Sodium valproate can cause serious high blood pressure in children.
May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Olfactory receptors found outside the nose may offer new treatments for diseases like cancer and help in wound healing and hair growth.
April 2020 in “Online journal of complementary & alternative medicine” Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
February 2023 in “Medicine in novel technology and devices” Microneedles with traditional Chinese medicine can help regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
October 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The Trust tonic is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
January 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for patterned hair loss.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss links to higher death risk from diabetes and heart disease; not a direct cause, but a marker for risk factors.
48 citations,
October 2014 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
56 citations,
June 2001 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.
57 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
69 citations,
April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Balding men, especially young ones, may have higher risk of heart issues and diabetes; check cholesterol levels.
January 2014 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
28 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation” AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
13 citations,
November 2015 in “Blood Pressure” Hair loss may indicate higher heart risk and metabolic issues.
1 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk and unhealthy cholesterol levels.