56 citations
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June 1970 in “The BMJ” Drug addicts often have scars, skin color changes, blocked veins, and bruising, with severe ulcers from barbiturate injections.
A drug helped quickly reduce a movement disorder, experts debated the severity of Raynaud phenomenon, and rapid weight loss was linked to temporary hair loss with good recovery.
January 2018 in “Medicinski pregled” Using high doses and multiple drugs with steroids is risky and should be prevented.
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with certain skin disorders are more likely to have alcohol problems, especially if they also have mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
December 2014 in “Annals of psychophysiology” Power-enhancing drugs can cause mood swings, aggression, anxiety, and physical side effects, questioning their overall benefits.
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January 2020 Using poppers can cause vision problems, but stopping their use might lead to complete recovery over time.
Sleep may mediate the link between sugary drinks and female hair loss.
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February 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hepatitis C and alcohol abuse may lead to porphyria cutanea tarda.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Caffeine causes sleep problems in many medical students.
6 citations
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May 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Longer treatment with vismodegib lowers relapse risk in basal cell carcinoma.
January 2026 in “Queensland University of Technology” Dietetic-led cognitive-behavioral therapy may improve treatment for adults with ARFID.
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August 2020 in “JCRPE” A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Alcohol and nicotine harm skin health and speed up aging.
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January 1970 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Eating a small amount of lean meat daily is safer and more manageable for weight loss than total fasting.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Poor sleep, meat-heavy diets, and junk food worsen hair loss, while sugary drinks may help.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Most injecting drug users in the study had hepatitis C and skin problems, which moderately affected their quality of life.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichodaganomania involves biting one's hair and needs combined psychological and medical treatment.
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Zinc deficiency in alcoholic cirrhosis patients causes skin issues and other symptoms, which improve with zinc treatment.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Massive minoxidil ingestion can cause prolonged shock requiring extended supportive care.
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May 2016 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride given to baby rats reduces dopamine release and increases alcohol consumption in adult males.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Eating more antioxidant-rich foods and less alcohol may help reduce hair loss.
May 2023 in “BMC Women's Health” Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
April 2014 in “Significance” Unconventional home remedies can sometimes show surprising results.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Khat use may worsen liver conditions and increase the risk of liver damage.
The pandemic worsened mental health and healthcare access for middle-aged women, leading to negative changes in their lifestyle.
October 2012 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.