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October 2019 in “Current sports medicine reports” A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
May 2021 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” If a dog's skin tests are normal but it has hair loss, consider other non-endocrine causes and choose tests based on the hair loss pattern.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
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July 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
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May 2001 in “PubMed” Different thicknesses of hair strands can indicate the severity of hair thinning.
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January 2009 in “Dermatology” Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.
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July 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” Cortisone in hair is a more reliable indicator of stress hormone exposure than cortisol.
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February 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using anabolic steroids 'Sus' and 'Deca' for bodybuilding caused severe acne in a man.
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September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a potential new type of skin growth called follicular mucinous nevus.
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January 2013 Hypothyroidism in dogs is usually caused by immune system issues or gland atrophy, affects middle-aged purebreds most, and is treatable with medication.
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January 2023 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” Minoxidil can cause lung disease that looks like hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
February 2024 in “International journal of health, medicine and nursing practice” Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
Observing someone's physical appearance can give hints about their health, hygiene, and potential medical conditions.
September 2009 in “Jagiellonian University Repository (Jagiellonian University)” Syphilis can cause hair loss in some cases.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
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December 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Caucasians have the highest hair density, followed by Hispanics, with the lowest in individuals of African descent.
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August 2016 in “Surgery for obesity and related diseases” TSH is not reliable for detecting hypothyroidism after bariatric surgery; FT3/rT3 ratio is better.
January 2010 in “Guoji yaoxue yanjiu zazhi” Thallium poisoning is serious, affecting nerves and organs, and is treated by reducing absorption and removing it from the body.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
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January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
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March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
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September 2013 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” Pregnancy can cause unique skin issues, some of which may risk the mother and baby's health and need careful treatment.
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
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December 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that doctors should monitor children's brain development when treating hemangiomas with interferon alfa and consider stopping the treatment if problems arise, while also exploring drugs that might counteract side effects.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.