November 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Not getting enough minerals can lead to health problems and shorter lifespans.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
January 2018 in “Journal of translational science” Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
February 2023 in “Molecules” Cactus extract from Notocactus ottonis may help promote hair growth.
September 2022 in “Annals of medicine and surgery” Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might decrease the risk. AST also lessens the chance of cancer coming back but doesn't really affect survival rates. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits for different bladder cancers.
July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” There's a significant link between severe hair loss and metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia, suggesting early health checks could prevent future issues.
February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause skin symptoms that might help spot the virus early, and treatments for it can also affect the skin.
January 2018 in “Contributions to management science” MicroRNAs are crucial for skin development, regeneration, and disease treatment.
August 2017 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)/Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas” Early baldness in men may indicate a higher risk of prostate cancer.