research Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
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research Finasteride Inhibits Melanogenesis Through Regulation of the Adenylate Cyclase in Melanocytes and Melanoma Cells
Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
research Cancer Risk by the Subtype of Alopecia
People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.
research Male Balding as a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19: A Possible Role for Targeting Androgens and Transmembrane Protease Serine 2 to Protect Vulnerable Individuals
Severe male balding may increase the risk of serious COVID-19, and treatments that reduce androgens or block a specific enzyme might help protect these individuals.
research Condylomata Acuminata of HIV-Positive Men May Harbor Focal Areas of Dysplasia: Relevant Implications for the Management of Human Papillomavirus-Induced Disease in High-Risk Patients
Warts in HIV-positive men can have serious abnormal cell growth, needing careful analysis and treatment to prevent cancer.
research Association Between Nodular Melanoma Depth and Area-Based Socioeconomic Status, Healthcare Access, and Preventive Services Use in the United States
Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.
research Predictors of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in Melanoma
Thicker melanomas and nodular types are more likely to spread to sentinel lymph nodes.
research Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Associated with Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Alopecia: Population-Based Studies Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Risk Factors and Characterization of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in Patients With Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.
research Polymorphisms in the Promoter Regions of the CXCL1 and CXCL2 Genes Contribute to Increased Risk of Alopecia Areata in the Korean Population
Certain gene variations increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Hair Shaft miRNA-221 Levels as a New Tumor Marker of Malignant Melanoma
Hair shaft miR-221 levels can help detect malignant melanoma.
research A Response to 'Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19'
The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
research Ethanol Extract of Asiasari Radix Preferentially Induces Apoptosis in G361 Human Melanoma Cells by Differential Regulation of p53
Asiasari radix extract may be a potential treatment for melanoma because it selectively triggers cell death in melanoma cells by affecting p53 regulation.
research Reply to Letter to the Editor: A Response to 'Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19'
Balding might help identify men at higher risk for severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Actinic Keratosis: Risk Factors, Clinical Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Aspects. Part I
Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires various treatments to prevent this.
research Actinic Keratosis: Risk Factors, Clinical Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Aspects. Part I
Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires treatment to prevent malignancy.
research Metastatic Melanoma of the Tongue: A Rare Case
An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Prospective Investigation of Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in the UK Biobank Cohort Study
Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.
research Adult Female Acne and Associated Risk Factors: Results of a Multicenter Case-Control Study in Italy
The study found that family history, personal history of adolescent acne, no pregnancies, hirsutism, office work, stress, and low intake of fruits/vegetables and fish are risk factors for adult female acne.
research Targeted Therapy in Melanoma
New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.
research Hormonal and Reproductive Factors and Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in Men: A Prospective Cohort Study Within the UK Biobank
Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
research Evaluation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides
Patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of heart disease.
research Spironolactone Use Does Not Increase the Risk of Estrogen-Dependent Cancer Recurrence: A Retrospective Analysis
Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
research Association of Melanoma Mortality Rates and Geographic Density of Dermatology and Hematology-Oncology Specialists
More dermatologists in an area are linked to better survival rates for melanoma.
research Age-Dependent Associations Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Prostate Cancer Risk
Early balding at 40 increases prostate cancer risk.
research Clinical Case Notes: Malignant Melanoma in Eviscerated Eyeball
Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.
research Knowledge and Practice of Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Hair Loss Among Adult Population in Majmaah City, Saudi Arabia
Many people in Majmaah city, Saudi Arabia, don't know much about vitamin D deficiency and don't practice good vitamin D habits, with few linking it to hair loss.
research High Amphiregulin Expression Is a High-Risk Feature of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Skin
High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
research Mediterranean Diet: Fresh Herbs And Fresh Vegetables Decrease The Risk Of Androgenetic Alopecia In Males
Mediterranean diet with fresh herbs and vegetables lowers male hair loss risk.