67 citations,
November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
45 citations,
March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
29 citations,
October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
27 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
15 citations,
October 2018 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Measuring the distance from the anus to the clitoris may moderately help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in certain cases.
11 citations,
October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
9 citations,
November 2013 in “Presse Medicale” The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
5 citations,
June 2010 in “Endocrinología y Nutrición” Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.
2 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
1 citations,
October 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests that treatments targeting root causes of chronic diseases may be developed by focusing on gene expression and lifestyle factors.
October 2020 in “System Dynamics Review” The document concludes that finasteride can reduce nandrolone detection in doping tests, suggesting frequent testing and setting metabolite level thresholds for detection.
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments and that adequate calcium intake may prevent osteoporosis.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “Endocrine-related Cancer” The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
September 2023 in “Environmental health perspectives. Supplements” Girls in Alcalá have higher hair calcium and strontium levels than boys, with lower overall levels than other regions.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A diabetic cat with another gland issue got better after treatment with cabergoline, no longer needing insulin.
October 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” Mitochondrial dysfunction links metabolic syndrome and inflammatory skin diseases, suggesting targeted therapies and lifestyle changes.
13 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Local healers in Addis Ababa use 81 medicinal plants, mainly from the Asteraceae family, to treat skin and general diseases, with Echinops kebericho being an endangered plant important in their practices.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Animals” Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.
Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing pediatric androgenetic alopecia.
Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have unhealthy blood lipid levels, which could signal other health issues.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Smoking may worsen hair loss, but more research is needed.
6 citations,
December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
158 citations,
July 1993 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Omeprazole effectively treats severe acid reflux in children for short-term use, but long-term safety needs more research.