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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
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September 2009 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” Adrenal tumors can cause high progesterone levels, mimicking symptoms of high cortisol.
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February 2019 in “Journal of endourology case reports” Polypoid cystitis can mimic bladder cancer but can be effectively treated with surgery, stents, and medication.
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August 2008 in “Oncotarget” Apoptosis in hair follicles spreads through cell death signals, with stem cells slowing the process.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 1 mg finasteride can cause reversible painful breast enlargement in men.
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April 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology” Minoxidil might cause eye issues, so early detection is important.
July 2024 in “LA CIENCIA AL SERVICIO DE LA SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN” The condition is harmless, doesn't worsen, and needs no invasive treatment.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
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January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
Platelet-rich plasma treatment helped heal gangrene in a young woman.
January 2022 in “Juniper Online Journal of Case Studies” A patient regrew hair after a lung transplant using standard post-transplant medication.
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Nitrogen mustard was not very effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and has potential skin cancer risk.
November 2025 in “Informatica” The method greatly improves low-light sports images' quality and reduces artifacts.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Oncological Medicine” Consider Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome patients with adnexal masses.
January 2022 in “European journal of anatomy” A man had four testicles, two of which were outside the scrotum and looked like fatty lumps.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 23-year-old man has a benign, non-progressive hair loss patch that doesn't respond to treatment but can be cosmetically treated.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies” The FUE technique can effectively restore moustaches in patients with cleft lips and alopecia, with few complications.
January 2019 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Alopecia triangular temporal is a rare condition with unclear causes and treatment, but trichoscopy helps in diagnosis.
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September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia.
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April 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that there's a need for a new conference to establish stricter guidelines for diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.
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November 1965 in “Journal of Mammalogy” The pituitary gland is crucial for normal mink fur cycles.
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.