February 2023 in “Global journal of health sciences and research” Zinc levels are not significantly linked to the presence or severity of alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “IGI Global eBooks” Cannabis may help with skin and hair health but could also increase heart and stroke risks.
February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
January 2022 in “Sustainable development goals series” The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
February 2021 in “Facta Universitatis” Too much prolactin can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and sexual issues in women.
Pumpkin roots contain compounds like Alpha-spinasterol, squalene, and palmitic acid, which may have health benefits like reducing depression, treating certain cancers, and having antibacterial properties.
September 2020 in “International journal of current pharmaceutical research” Tea tree oil cream effectively reduces hair growth.
July 2020 in “Comparative medicine” NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.
January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Hair styling products can damage hair over time.
January 2018 in “Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology” Older patients with advanced kidney cancer can be managed with a drug called Sunitinib.
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.
The chapter discusses methods to restore hair.
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.
September 2016 in “Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases” A young girl developed serious bone inflammation in her skull after a skin graft, which is a rare but severe condition.