July 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” ANA-negative lupus nephritis can be diagnosed and treated effectively with a comprehensive approach.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
March 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human dental pulp stem cell-conditioned medium, especially from hypoxic conditions, may help treat chemotherapy-induced hair loss and does not increase cancer risk.
February 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Hormonal changes and social stress may link lupus and eating disorders in teens.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
June 2022 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” A woman's shingles infection triggered her first episode of a rare neurological disorder and blood vessel inflammation.
Certain KIR genes in Indian SLE patients are linked to disease severity and could be biomarkers.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
1 citations,
December 2013 in “BMJ case reports” A pregnant woman with Werner's syndrome died during childbirth, but her baby survived and did not have the syndrome.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
251 citations,
October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
17 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
282 citations,
October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
14 citations,
December 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
48 citations,
November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.
25 citations,
July 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.
January 2023 in “Tehnika” Biomedical engineers are crucial for developing better treatments for chronic and autoimmune diseases.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” A woman lost over 80% of her hair due to a condition called telogen effluvium after having COVID-19.
174 citations,
April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
109 citations,
November 2004 in “Lupus” The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
56 citations,
January 2015 in “Circulation” Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.
21 citations,
January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
20 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
15 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology” Some patients treated with peginterferon and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C had mild to moderate skin reactions, but treatment did not need to be stopped.
15 citations,
June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
5 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine might help prevent COVID-19, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
2 citations,
November 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” A patient's hair loss may be linked to their diabetes medication, Sitagliptin.
December 2023 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)” Fever and rash can be early signs of lupus.