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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health” In this study, researchers found that women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hair loss had significantly lower levels of ferritin, zinc, and vitamin D compared to men, and constructed a validated risk score to predict severe nutrient deficiencies in these patients.
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April 2018 in “Hormones” This review suggests that most mutations in the SRD5A2 gene show no clear genotype-phenotype correlation in 5-α-Reductase deficiency, although mutation location affects severity.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This introduction highlights that a common challenge with managing dandruff, a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, is compliance with treatment, and notes that selenium disulfide shampoo is beneficial for this condition.
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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” In this study, manipulation of the enzyme 5α-reductase type 2 in human hepatocytes altered lipogenesis, suggesting clinical implications for patients using 5α-reductase inhibitors by affecting glucocorticoid action on hepatic lipid metabolism.