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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
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January 1987 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” Griseofulvin is more effective than ketoconazole for treating tinea capitis in children.
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October 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy had unusual synchronized hair growth with short active growth phases, not fitting known hair disorders.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Rural South Florida faces challenges in accessing dermatologic care, with many patients not attending specialist appointments.
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
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October 2011 in “Archives de pédiatrie” Minoxidil ingestion can cause severe heart issues and requires careful medical monitoring.
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February 2019 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” FOLFOX6 chemotherapy effectively reduces VEGF levels and improves quality of life in advanced colorectal cancer patients.
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August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia areata does not increase the risk of blood clots.