39 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in untreated hair diseases and showed the importance of teledermatology.
21 citations,
May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” Hydroxychloroquine may help COVID-19 patients with lupus.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” Patients with lupus nephritis and COVID-19 can improve with proper treatment.
185 citations,
August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
139 citations,
December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
42 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of clinical pharmacology” Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
17 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
October 2023 in “TURKDERM” COVID-19 reduced dermatology visits by 30.4%, with more male patients and increased cases of psoriasis, bullous diseases, and melanoma.
125 citations,
August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
21 citations,
February 2021 in “BMJ case reports” Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Scholarly journal of otolaryngology” Epipharyngeal Abrasive Therapy helps reduce symptoms in Long COVID patients with chronic epipharyngitis.
2 citations,
September 2021 in “Curēus” Tofacitinib may be safe for COVID-19 patients with alopecia without worsening symptoms, based on two cases.
October 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
January 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.
70 citations,
July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
February 2024 in “Endocrinology and Disorders” Balanced hormones are crucial for women's health, and can be managed with lifestyle changes or hormone therapy if needed.
Low-level laser therapy is a safe, painless method that effectively treats acne and improves skin without post-treatment care.
3 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” COVID-19 changed dermatology by increasing telemedicine and highlighting healthcare disparities.
January 2021 in “Erciyes medical journal” The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.
15 citations,
December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.
20 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal stromal cells may help treat severe COVID-19, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
123 citations,
May 2020 in “Drug Development Research” Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.
4 citations,
April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
8 citations,
December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” Extra virgin olive oil may boost the immune system and help fight infections like COVID-19.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatology” Photobiomodulation helps reduce pain, lessen inflammation, heal wounds, and can be used in skin treatments. It also boosts hair growth in women with hair loss and may help fight microbes and prevent respiratory issues in COVID-19.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss, and Nourkrin® could be a safe treatment option, but more research is needed.
12 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Some patients on immunosuppressants had a weaker immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine.
23 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.