16 citations,
November 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Your lifestyle and health can affect your chances of getting COVID-19; not enough sleep, lots of exercise, and hair loss can increase risk, while washing hands, eating fruit daily, and taking vitamins A and C can lower it.
16 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation-related gene activity in skin cells.
15 citations,
December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
10 citations,
November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Some therapies using stem cells and platelet-rich plasma may help treat osteoarthritis, but more research is needed to ensure they are safe and effective.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.
9 citations,
November 2021 in “Infectious Agents and Cancer” Androgen deprivation therapy doesn't lower the risk of death from COVID-19 in prostate cancer patients.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Udenafil may help hair grow by activating certain stem cells.
8 citations,
November 2019 in “Clinical Science” High DHA levels delay wound healing and worsen skin repair quality.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Cosmetics” Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” CuSi nanowires with NIR photothermal properties could effectively treat infected wounds and promote healing.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Stem cells and their secretions could potentially treat stress-induced hair loss, but more human trials are needed.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
December 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing PCOS and preventing complications.
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
18 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
146 citations,
January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
38 citations,
January 2017 in “PPAR Research” PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Vasodilators may worsen abdominal aortic aneurysm.
159 citations,
December 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
162 citations,
August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss causes stress and affects mental health; treatment and support needed.
32 citations,
April 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with psoriasis are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome than those without psoriasis.
June 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.
134 citations,
January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
67 citations,
January 2020 in “Cellular & Molecular Immunology/Cellular & molecular immunology” Tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against infections and cancer but may also contribute to autoimmune diseases.
42 citations,
November 2018 in “Archives of dermatological research” Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
77 citations,
June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.
61 citations,
September 2010 in “Genomics” The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.