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May 2017 in “Molecular ecology” Researchers found genes that control hair color and growth change before the visible coat color changes in snowshoe hares.
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
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November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” A common cause of skin infections in the U.S. is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, and prevention focuses on cleanliness and avoiding close contact.
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November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fulvestrant solution doesn't help hair loss in men and postmenopausal women.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
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August 2007 in “Indian Journal of Pediatrics” A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for alopecia areata patients over 72 months.
September 2024 in “Cureus” A new method improves platelet testing for heart disease patients.
January 2021 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Self-supervised learning improves medical image classification accuracy.
January 2019 in “Current research in diabetes & obesity journal” A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.