June 2019 in “Brain Imaging and Behavior” Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.
January 2015 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Men with severe hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease.
8 citations,
July 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain microRNAs might help identify and understand Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
January 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” People with alopecia areata have different blood markers that suggest inflammation and immune system issues compared to healthy individuals.
September 2022 in “Biomedicines” Lipid Accumulation Product and Free Androgens Index are effective for assessing fatty liver disease risk in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
8 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Medical castration in prostate cancer patients can increase the risk of serious heart rhythm problems, so it's important to monitor heart activity during treatment.
8 citations,
May 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Higher levels of ischemia-modified albumin in telogen effluvium patients may indicate oxidative stress.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
8 citations,
May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Different levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in women of different ages.
October 1999 in “The Journal of Urology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for urological conditions show promise, but some lack sufficient accuracy for clinical use.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair thickness and length in children with a hair disorder called Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
111 citations,
November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
59 citations,
February 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.
44 citations,
May 2006 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Both treatments for pemphigus foliaceus in dogs are effective, but combination therapy has more side effects.
40 citations,
June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
33 citations,
April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
29 citations,
March 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.
28 citations,
June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
19 citations,
August 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
18 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
5 citations,
May 2020 in “Diagnostics” Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
3 citations,
June 2016 in “Dermatology Reports” Finger length ratios don't predict baldness in men.
3 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
3 citations,
April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.
2 citations,
October 2000 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride daily doesn't affect sperm production or semen in young men.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
1 citations,
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term medication for enlarged prostate might not clearly affect the timing or outcomes of later surgery.
1 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” PSA could be a marker for hyperandrogenism in women, but more research is needed.