26 citations,
January 2013 in “BMJ Open” Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
5 citations,
December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
47 citations,
May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research” The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
43 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.
13 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
9 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
6 citations,
June 2023 in “American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book” Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
5 citations,
November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.
December 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
355 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, and psoriasis.
127 citations,
January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
151 citations,
June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America” Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
139 citations,
October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
11 citations,
November 2021 in “JBMR plus” The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
March 2024 in “Current issues in molecular biology” Personalized medicine in dermatology uses molecular biomarkers to improve diagnosis and treatment but needs further advancements for practical use.
68 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology research and practice” Skin side effects from cancer drugs targeting EGFR can affect treatment adherence but can be managed with antibiotics like tetracycline.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Treating underlying metabolic and hormonal issues is key to managing female hair loss.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Manipulating cell cleanup processes could help treat hair loss.
33 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stress in hair follicle stem cells causes inflammation in a chronic skin condition through a specific immune response pathway.
26 citations,
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
36 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
79 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
77 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
10 citations,
April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” The conclusion is that there's no significant link between male pattern baldness and the severity of coronary artery disease.