6 citations
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April 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study concluded that visits to emergency and urgent care centers for severe sunburn treatment are largely avoidable and contribute to significant healthcare costs.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that mutations in the TULP3 gene are associated with progressive degeneration of the liver, kidney, and heart in adults, highlighting the importance of early detection and management.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study concluded that among men with normal testosterone levels, a small increase in serum dihydrotestosterone may reduce symptoms of hypogonadism, suggesting its potential diagnostic use after ruling out hypogonadism.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this study, flat feet were identified as a potential indicator of metabolic syndrome in obese individuals, with significant associations noted for striae distensae and candida intertrigo with abdominal obesity.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study identified an association between premature hair greying and larger waist circumference among young healthy subjects.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that men aged 18-40 with moderate to severe psychosocial impairment from male androgenetic alopecia had a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights that the effectiveness of skin self-photography for melanoma detection has not been evaluated, although it could be a cost-effective option for patients without access to professional skin photography.
4 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found that JAK inhibitors effectively improve alopecia areata outcomes, as indicated by SALT scores, but they were associated with an increased risk of adverse effects, with 921 out of 1508 patients experiencing adverse reactions.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” This review found that patients taking antiandrogens, 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, and spironolactone have an increased risk of developing gynecomastia, potentially due to hormonal changes.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This study found no significant increase in depression risk associated with taking five-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia, although further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that women with PCOS have significantly higher prevalence and levels of thyroid autoantibodies, with these elevated levels suggesting a potential independent autoimmune activation associated with PCOS.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Asthma may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that wearing the hijab may lead to an earlier onset of alopecia in women, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis contributing to the risk of developing telogen effluvium.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Long-term breastfeeding and preterm labor may worsen postpartum hair loss.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” This study reviewed the safety of JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, finding that common side effects included headache and acne, with varying risks for respiratory infections and no increased risk of serious adverse events.
3 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This multicenter study found that hair and nail disorders, particularly telogen effluvium, commonly developed in patients after severe COVID-19 infection.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” This study found that postadolescent males with acne vulgaris had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to controls, but acne severity was not significantly associated with metabolic syndrome occurrence.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study observed a higher prevalence of PCOS among adolescent girls with pilonidal disease and suggested that treating PCOS may reduce the need for PD intervention.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health” In this study, adolescent females who were born via cesarean delivery, had at least one erupted wisdom tooth, or had central obesity were more likely to develop polycystic ovarian syndrome.
3 citations
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February 2010 in “PubMed” This study found that low protein intake was directly associated with an increased likelihood of diffuse alopecia in individuals aged 20 to 35.
3 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that older men with vertex balding have lower circulating levels of the protein IGFBP-3 and higher levels of IGF-1.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease compared to those without the condition, highlighting the importance of screening for thyroid issues in this population.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that alopecia areata patients with eosinophilia were more likely to have severe hair loss, atopia, and nail abnormalities compared to those without eosinophilia.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers used Mendelian randomization to find a significant genetic association between rheumatoid arthritis and an increased risk of alopecia areata, suggesting RA patients should be vigilant for potential AA development.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Females, especially over 40, are more likely to experience temporary hair loss after hair restoration surgery.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This meta-analysis found an increased prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with lichen planopilaris compared to controls, though the exact relationship between the two conditions remains unclear.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” In this study, imiquimod was found to increase regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia compared to placebo, though it commonly caused side effects that rarely led to treatment discontinuation.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that the CYP3A4 rs4646437 genotype was significantly associated with ALT elevation in Japanese patients undergoing asunaprevir plus daclatasvir therapy for chronic HCV infection, suggesting genotyping may help in monitoring patients safely.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.