research Enzalutamide, a Prostate Cancer Therapeutic, Downregulates TMPRSS2 in Lung and Reduces Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2
Enzalutamide, a prostate cancer drug, may help prevent COVID-19 by blocking the virus from entering lung cells.
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research Alopecia in COVID-19 Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Different types of hair loss are linked to COVID-19, with some types possibly increasing risk of getting the virus, while others may be triggered or worsened by the virus.
research Impact of Androgen Status and Anti-Androgen Therapy on the Course of COVID-19 in Men
Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Research Snippets: Dermatological Genetics and Conditions
New gene mutations linked to skin conditions were found, bacteria and chemicals may worsen acne, a dog mutation could exist in humans, virus-like elements might be involved in psoriasis, and a vitamin D3 treatment doesn't prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.
research News in Brief: Taiwanese Study on Dicentrine, Japanese Study on T-588, Provir's Effects on Herpes, and LY191704 as a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Dicentrine reduced heart disease risk factors in rats, T-588 protected mice brains without side effects, Provir blocked herpes virus and lessened mouse symptoms, and LY191704 could treat hair loss and prostate issues.
research Immuno-Endocrinology of COVID-19: The Key Role of Sex Hormones
Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.
research Cepharanthine: A Review of the Antiviral Potential of a Japanese-Approved Alopecia Drug in COVID-19
Cepharanthine could be a strong antiviral against COVID-19.
research Skin Tissue: A Place for SARS-CoV-2 to Multiply and Transmit?
SARS-CoV-2 might infect and multiply in skin tissue, possibly aiding in its transmission.
research Establishment and Characterization of Five Immortalized Human Scalp Dermal Papilla Cell Lines
Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
research A Rare Complication of Follicular Hair Unit Extraction: Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption
A man developed a rare skin condition after a hair transplant surgery.
research Essential Oil and Important Activities of Thuja Orientalis and Thuja Occidentalis
Thuja orientalis and Thuja occidentalis essential oils have medicinal properties useful for developing treatments with antimicrobial and bioactive effects.
research Skin Diseases in Turkish Renal Transplant Recipients
Most kidney transplant patients in the study had skin problems, often related to infections, medication side effects, or skin cancer risks.
research Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides Following Renal Transplantation
A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.
research Male-Pattern Baldness, Common Latent Viruses, and Microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
research Current Best Evidence in Pigmentary Dermatology
Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
research Clinico-Epidemiological Aspects of Cutaneous Lesions in Injecting Drug Users Visiting an Oral Substitution Therapy Centre: A Cross-Sectional Study
Most injecting drug users in the study had hepatitis C and skin problems, which moderately affected their quality of life.
research The Skin Findings of Pregnant Women and Our Treatment Choices: A Turkish Experience Over a 5-Year Survey
Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.
research Hair and Nail Manifestations of HIV Infection
HIV can cause hair loss and changes in nails, which may indicate disease progression.
research SARS-CoV-2-Induced Host Metabolic Reprogramming: Nutritional Interventions for Global Management of COVID-19 and Post-Acute Sequelae
Eating plant-based anti-inflammatories and antioxidants may help manage long-term COVID-19 health issues.
research Editorial: Host-Pathogen Interactions During Arboviral Infections
Understanding how our bodies interact with mosquito-borne viruses is crucial because there are few treatments and vaccines.
research Establishment and Characterization of Matched Immortalized Human Frontal and Occipital Scalp Dermal Papilla Cell Lines from Androgenetic Alopecia
Scientists created cell lines from balding patients and found that cells from the front of the scalp are more affected by hormones that cause hair loss than those from the back.
research Drug Repositioning Approach to Target Viral and Host Cells for COVID-19 Treatment: A Review of In Vivo Experiments and Clinical Studies
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
research Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Keratinocyte Differentiation from Reprogrammed Blood Cells
Blood cells turned into stem cells can become skin cells similar to normal ones, potentially helping in skin therapies.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Oncogenesis in Humans
Some viruses can cause cancer by changing cell processes and avoiding the immune system; vaccines and targeted treatments help reduce these cancers.
research Racial Variations in COVID-19 Deaths May Be Due to Androgen Receptor Genetic Variants Associated with Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia. Are Anti-Androgens a Potential Treatment for COVID-19?
Genetic differences may affect COVID-19 deaths; anti-androgens could be potential treatment.
research An Update on Antiviral Treatment of COVID-19
As of December 2021, the most effective COVID-19 treatments were monoclonal antibodies and possibly early-administered convalescent plasma, while several drugs were found ineffective or were still under evaluation.
research Follow-Up of Adverse Drug Reactions from Peginterferon Alfa-2b—Ribavirin Therapy
Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C can cause serious side effects, some different from those reported in clinical trials.
research Relationship Between Betacoronaviruses and the Endocrine System: A New Key to Understand the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Comprehensive Review
Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
research Is COVID-19 a Risk Factor for Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Exacerbation of Its Related Symptoms?: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
research Detection of Human Papillomavirus Type 56 DNA in Hair Follicles in the Genital Area of a Woman No Longer Suffering from Viral Warts
HPV type 56 can hide in hair follicles even without visible warts.