A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
July 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” Sulfur-based treatments combined with simparica effectively treat scabies in puppies.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using tretinoin and hydroquinone can speed up the fading of skin pigmentation.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
September 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced post-finasteride syndrome symptoms after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
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January 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
April 2026 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Adrenal tumors in hamsters are rare and hard to diagnose, highlighting the need for better diagnostic tools.
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October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using the eye pressure medication latanoprost can cause excessive hair growth and darker eyelashes on the treated eye.
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July 1983 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Individuals with this condition often develop male traits and identities at puberty despite being raised as females.
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April 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
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July 2020 in “Science Advances” Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
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June 2014 in “Scientific Reports” Wnt1a-conditioned medium from stem cells helps activate cells important for hair growth and can promote hair regrowth.
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March 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new biomaterial inspired by ancient Chinese medicine effectively promotes hair growth and heals wounds in burned skin.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp trauma.
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October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
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May 1975 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Combination therapy significantly reduces testosterone and moderately reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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August 2014 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
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April 1998 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Estrogen and progesterone don't directly affect hair growth in androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
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March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.
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October 2017 in “Biomolecules” Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
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June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Calcipotriol plus betamethasone with microneedling works better than tacrolimus for treating vitiligo.
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October 2021 in “Techniques in Coloproctology” Using SVF enriched with PRP in surgery for certain fistulas is effective and safe.
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May 2018 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.
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September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Women with more 3α,17β-androstanediol glucuronide compared to sex hormone binding globulin are more likely to have female pattern baldness.
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” The new gel improves skin delivery of a drug, potentially reducing dose frequency and side effects.
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July 2024 in “European journal of medical research” Alopecia areata after COVID-19 vaccination is rare but important to recognize for timely treatment.