January 2024 in “Aging medicine” A COVID-19 infected patient with chronic kidney disease experienced worsened kidney function, hair loss, and unexpected wart clearance.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
November 2023 in “Biology” Lower hair copper and copper-to-zinc ratio are linked to more severe coronary artery disease.
April 2023 in “JMIR Research Protocols” The study aims to create a model to predict health attributes using diverse health data from Japanese adults.
May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Olfactory receptors found outside the nose may offer new treatments for diseases like cancer and help in wound healing and hair growth.
25 citations,
May 1986 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Minoxidil helps hair growth and boosts self-esteem in balding men.
24 citations,
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
20 citations,
January 2021 in “GeroScience” Spermidine helps protect against aging by preserving telomere length.
11 citations,
November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss, prostate size, and urinary issues are related due to androgen effects.
235 citations,
September 2004 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
March 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair loss can be an early sign of prostate enlargement.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
April 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Early hair loss in men could be a sign of non-cancerous prostate enlargement, and treating hair loss early might help prevent prostate issues later.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “American journal of physiology. Renal physiology./American journal of physiology. Renal physiology” New treatments targeting fibrosis could improve urinary symptoms in BPH.
People with early-onset hair loss (AGA) have a higher risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement.
April 2017 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
124 citations,
January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
13 citations,
August 1997 in “Steroids” Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
36 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The questionnaire effectively measures men's perceived hair growth and can distinguish between different treatments and dosages.
18 citations,
May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Serenoa repens extract in topical products improves hair growth and appearance in male pattern baldness with mild side-effects.
8 citations,
June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
34 citations,
July 1993 in “PubMed” May 2024 in “Scientific African” Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
73 citations,
January 1994 in “European Urology” Finasteride works better than Permixon in reducing dihydrotestosterone levels.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
Women with PCOS have different body composition and some metabolic differences compared to healthy women.
155 citations,
March 2006 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.
45 citations,
November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth in almost all patients.