February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Most alopecia areata patients in the study were women, aged 15-49, with patchy hair loss and often had other health conditions.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” RF-based therapies might help treat hair loss.
3 citations,
April 2020 in “Medicine” Acupuncture may be a safe and cost-effective treatment for Seborrheic alopecia.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Biomolecules” Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
June 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” First-time mothers had higher stress hormone levels in late pregnancy than mothers who had given birth before.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “F1000Research” Most people in South India lack knowledge about managing COVID-19 at home.
17 citations,
November 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy is effective and safe for multifocal alopecia areata but not for more severe forms.
15 citations,
April 2016 in “Hormones” Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
December 2016 in “Asian Pacific journal of cancer biology” PCOS is a hereditary disorder that can lead to diabetes and heart disease if not treated early.
February 2023 in “European Journal of Medical Research” Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances” Following hair transplant surgery, proper self-care is crucial for successful recovery and hair growth.
14 citations,
April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Case Reports in Psychiatry” Trichotillomania in dementia may be better treated with dopamine blockers like quetiapine than with SSRIs.
October 2022 in “Respiratory Medicine” Patients treated in Respiratory Intensive Care Units for COVID-19 are more likely to get mood disorders than those in other care settings.
November 2020 in “Case reports in endocrinology” Removing one ovary helped treat a woman's severe PCOS symptoms when medicine didn't work.
8 citations,
July 2019 in “Endocrine connections” Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many healthcare workers who had Covid-19 suffer from long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, especially women.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of mental health disorders, but its impact on Black Asian Minority Ethnic groups isn't fully known.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
34 citations,
October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
31 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems can be linked to sexual abuse, requiring careful medical and psychological evaluation.
March 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Thallium poisoning can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and nerve damage, and can be fatal if not correctly diagnosed and treated.
April 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” The conclusion is that a team of skin doctors and psychiatrists is needed to better treat patients with mind-skin disorders.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
13 citations,
December 2017 in “CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics” Finasteride affects young male rats' brain function and behavior negatively.
2 citations,
March 2015 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
1 citations,
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.