September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this phase 2b/3 trial, ritlecitinib showed effectiveness in treating alopecia areata patients with varying hair loss profiles, significantly improving patient-reported outcomes for hair regrowth and satisfaction compared to placebo, regardless of the hair loss type and extent at baseline.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors who have a history of psoriasis are at a higher risk for developing gastrointestinal and endocrine toxicities within one year compared to those without psoriasis.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The researchers reported that one-third of women with female pattern hair loss in their study had occipital region involvement, which is important for diagnosing and planning treatment, including hair restoration surgery, as the occipital region is often used as a normal reference.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Muslim women who wear the hijab experienced an earlier onset of non-scarring alopecia compared to those who do not, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis potentially contributing to the development of telogen effluvium in this group.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined medical comorbidities and medications among women with vulvar lichen sclerosus, contributing insights for comprehensive treatment strategies, but does not report new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Archives of Internal Medicine Research” This study found that both primary Covid-19 infections and exacerbations of existing health conditions influence mortality, with long-term effects being predictable from GLM models.
September 2022 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” This study found that five years after prostatic surgery for male lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic obstruction, 12% of patients required a second surgery, with prior prostatitis identified as a significant risk factor for reintervention.
June 2022 in “Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences” This study investigated the relationship between lichen planus and dyslipidemia but did not report any clinical findings.
January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” In this study, androgenetic alopecia, diagonal earlobe crease, and hairy ear were more frequently observed in men with coronary artery disease compared to controls.
March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses a quiz related to seborrheic dermatitis diagnosis and key findings from a previous study, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that no patients with moderately dysplastic nevi with positive margins developed melanoma at the biopsy site, but those with a history of multiple nevi may have a higher risk of melanoma elsewhere.
April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study identified several patient-specific factors that can predict both the likelihood of undergoing and failing a post-TURP void trial, aiding in the selection of candidates for immediate assessment.
January 2018 in “Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego” This study found that androgenic alopecia may serve as an early marker for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” This study found a significant association between iron deficiency anemia and telogen effluvium in women of childbearing age, with noticeable improvement in hair loss after four weeks of oral iron supplementation.
October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Higher levels of small, dense LDL cholesterol are linked to a greater risk of heart attack in young adults.
August 2017 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)/Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas” In this study, men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia were found to have a higher risk of prostate cancer, suggesting early screening could be beneficial for these individuals.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both atopy and eosinophilia are linked to more severe hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Serum triglyceride levels are not linked to prostate cancer risk.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that among Chinese patients with alopecia areata, those with alopecia totalis or universalis had an earlier onset, longer disease duration, and more severe quality of life impact than those with patchy alopecia.
September 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found a positive association between higher birth weight and self-reported graying of hair in premenopausal infertile women.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Being obese and eating too many calories may increase the risk of kidney cancer, but physical activity doesn't seem to affect this risk.
August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This article replies to a critical appraisal of a randomized trial on melatonin in alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
December 2022 in “Biomedicine” This study found that men with early onset androgenetic alopecia often have higher serum uric acid levels and an increased prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to controls.
April 2022 in “Urology Practice” This study found that sociodemographic factors influence the likelihood of recurrent urinary retention episodes and the decision to undergo bladder outlet procedures, with only 6.4% of patients receiving such procedures despite their potential cost benefits.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found significant signals of sexual dysfunction associated with finasteride use, particularly in younger patients treated for alopecia, though confounding factors may partly contribute to reported cases.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride toxicity information is limited, poor quality, and biased.
January 2012 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” This study found six new genetic factors linked to early-onset androgenetic alopecia and its association with increased risk of Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
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March 2018 in “Current Opinion in Urology” This review discusses the clinical applications and adverse effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia, noting controversies around their implications for other diseases, without reporting new results.