January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
April 1978 in “Pediatric research” Patients with anorexia nervosa did not show a correlation between zinc levels and taste perception or the severity of their condition.
October 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reassurance is important for postpartum hair shedding as it likely won't cause complete baldness.
February 2018 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern hair loss may have evolved to promote younger fathers for offspring health and survival, encouraging monogamy and paternal nurturing.
7 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation” Some young Angus cattle had skin problems due to not enough vitamin A, which got better after they were given more vitamin A.
37 citations,
October 2021 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
16 citations,
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Low levels of vitamin B12 and ferritin are linked to early hair graying.
3 citations,
February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” A woman's heart failure improved after she added vitamins and changed her diet from only cheese chips and cake.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
278 citations,
May 2013 in “Ca” Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
188 citations,
January 2003 in “Recent results in cancer research/Recent Results in Cancer Research” Vitamin D is essential for bone health and may reduce risks of several diseases.
96 citations,
August 1995 in “Bone” Vitamin D3 is important for bone health and may help treat various diseases beyond bone-related conditions.
17 citations,
July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
12 citations,
September 2022 in “Foods” Some nutraceuticals may help in COVID-19 prevention and treatment, but more research is needed.
11 citations,
October 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.
3 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
2 citations,
September 2021 Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher chance of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
September 2023 in “Diagnostics” Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.
July 2023 in “Health science reports” Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
Many people in Saudi Arabia use vitamin D supplements, but few experience toxicity, showing the need for professional guidance when taking these supplements.
April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” People with telogen effluvium often have much lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Men with a family history of hair loss on their mother's side are more likely to have female pattern hair loss.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.