7 citations
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May 2017 in “Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis” This case report observed that a 20-year-old female with recurrent DVTs experienced reversible alopecia with various anticoagulants, except fondaparinux which allowed long-term treatment without this side effect.
7 citations
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February 2016 in “Arab journal of urology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome and benign prostatic hyperplasia compared to those without the condition.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia showed no difference in insulin resistance or prevalence of metabolic syndrome but had higher cardiovascular risk due to increased inflammatory markers and lipoprotein(a) levels.
6 citations
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February 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This case report suggests acitretin as a potential treatment for pseudoainhum, following the successful resolution of the condition in a patient with palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital alopecia.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This article reviews Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and presents a successful treatment case using Homoeopathy, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Daru” This case report highlights a rare instance of severe multi-organ involvement following a single dose of methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy, requiring intensive care but ultimately successfully treated with leucovorin and supportive care.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review summarizes evidence suggesting that smoking is associated with alopecia and premature hair graying, with smokers showing higher prevalence than nonsmokers.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” This report describes six cases of hair loss in African American women after switching to tenofovir alafenamide, suggesting it as a possible adverse effect in this population.
5 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Hypertension” This study found that hypertensive patients with severe androgenic alopecia exhibited impaired coronary microcirculation, suggesting they may face increased cardiovascular risk.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, ob/ob mice were found to have a prolonged telogen hair cycle phase from 10 to 24 weeks, suggesting their potential as a model for studying telogen effluvium.
5 citations
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September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit and an isolated steroidal compound may reduce prostatic hyperplasia in rats induced by testosterone, suggesting potential use in managing androgen-dependent conditions.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that men with early androgenetic alopecia have a higher prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to those without the condition.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Higher levels of MiR-92a-1-5p and miR-328-3p found in female hair loss patients.
4 citations
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November 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia at age 20 years may have a higher risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, particularly advanced stage disease.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmacology” This report describes a case where a food supplement containing Serenoa repens extract was associated with hot flashes and menarche in a 10-year-old girl being treated for hirsutism.
4 citations
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the safety of dermatological medications used during pregnancy, highlighting that retinoids have strong teratogenic risks and should be used with caution; it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that severe androgenetic alopecia was associated with metabolic syndrome components in male psoriatic patients, particularly those over 59 years old, suggesting the need for regular screening.
4 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics” This report describes a case of reversible alopecia in a 10-year-old boy attributed to isoniazid use during anti-tuberculosis therapy.
4 citations
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December 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the possible link between prediabetes and hair loss, highlighting the need for further studies to evaluate this relationship and suggesting screenings for diabetes in patients with hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that premenopausal women with female pattern hair loss had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy controls.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Hair dye can cause serious scalp issues, including skull erosion.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, Spectral DNC-N® significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair mass and density in women with early female pattern hair loss, with effects evident after 3 months and sustained through 6 months.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” This study found that 37.4% of high-school students in rural Eskisehir had alopecia, with affected students experiencing poorer health-related quality of life, particularly in general health perception, vitality, and mental health.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in psychiatry” This case report describes a 21-year-old male who experienced sertraline-induced diffuse hair loss that improved after discontinuing the medication.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that several factors, including ponytail hairstyles and alcohol consumption, were associated with increased severity of female pattern hair loss in the surveyed Chinese women.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study observed high prevalence of community-acquired infections, such as taenia and scabies, causing skin lesions in antenatal women, likely associated with factors like poor hygiene and socioeconomic challenges.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses adverse immune-mediated skin reactions associated with TNF-alpha inhibitors, highlighting paradoxical reactions such as psoriasis that occur despite being treated with medications intended to alleviate the condition.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, and notes AGA might be linked to arterial stiffness; it reports no new clinical findings and calls for further research.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Cardiovascular endocrinology” This study found that androgenic alopecia is the strongest predictor of coronary artery disease in young men from Western India, followed by premature graying and obesity.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” In this case report, the authors describe a 38-year-old male who developed painless hematuria and hematospermia, likely of prostatic origin, associated with finasteride treatment for androgenic alopecia.