2 citations,
September 2019 in “South Asian research journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Heavy metals in personal care products can cause serious health issues like cancer and hair loss.
November 2023 in “Scholars academic journal of biosciences” Trichotillomania can cause severe complications like hairballs in the stomach, needing surgery and psychiatric care.
March 2023 in “East African scholars journal of medical sciences” Metformin may help regulate periods and cause modest weight loss in PCOS patients, but more research is needed.
November 2023 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Twelve plants, especially castor oil and coconut, are beneficial for managing afro-textured hair.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness had higher body fat and obesity-related measurements but similar heart fat and artery thickness compared to healthy men.
March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Dog hair follicle stem cells can turn into fat cells.
February 2022 in “Global academic journal of medical sciences” People with alopecia areata have much lower Vitamin-D levels than healthy individuals.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Methods in molecular biology” A new method helps grow skin cells from humans and mice more easily and quickly.
January 2021 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” A woman with PCOS successfully overcame secondary infertility and became pregnant with triplets after treatment.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
February 2020 in “İstanbul medical journal” Metformin improves early signs of heart disease in women with PCOS and raises apelin levels, but doesn't significantly change artery thickness.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research” Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.
1 citations,
November 2011 in “Open access journal of contraception” Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
October 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and more heart and blood vessel risk factors, especially if their condition is not well-controlled.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Andrologia” Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
38 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
January 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Quetiapine may cause hair loss.
16 citations,
January 2013 in “Internal Medicine” Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Hair follicle stem cells can become nerve cells using specific treatments.
July 2023 in “SAS journal of medicine” Certain hair styling methods, like weaving and straightening, are a main cause of hair loss in women from Bamako.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.
January 2015 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Men with severe hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells and their secretions show promise for treating skin aging and hair loss.
2 citations,
November 2016 in “PubMed” People with Lichen Planus have thicker carotid artery walls, but it's not solely due to Lichen Planus when other factors are considered.
July 2020 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Sodium valproate caused vomiting, hair loss, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight gain, and anemia in young children with epilepsy.
44 citations,
May 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2017 in “Medeniyet medical journal” Early onset baldness may be linked to thicker artery walls.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “JAAD international” Patients generally feel positive about alopecia areata treatments, but emotions vary by treatment type.