August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbo-mineral formulation may help treat hair loss and baldness.
Observing someone's physical appearance can give hints about their health, hygiene, and potential medical conditions.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Better understanding of hair patterns and advanced techniques are crucial for improving hair restoration and removal outcomes.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Men with androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, often have abnormal blood flow in their small blood vessels, which might be linked to inflammation and stress.
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April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
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March 2014 in “Annals of Hepatology” A man lost all his hair after stopping hepatitis C treatment and it didn't grow back.
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December 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
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July 2024 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” No treatment works for everyone, and emotional support is crucial.
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January 2023 in “IDCases” A patient experienced severe hair loss after getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
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November 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical negative results” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss, with treatments focusing on immune system regulation and hair regrowth.
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June 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
October 2024 in “Revista Electronica de Veterinaria” Siddha medicine can effectively treat Alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
Alopecia universalis from alemtuzumab in multiple sclerosis can be reversed with specific treatments.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New research has found 14 genes linked to the risk of developing alopecia areata, improving understanding and treatment options.
November 2022 in “SAS journal of medicine” There's no link between low iron levels and the hair loss condition, alopecia areata.
April 2020 in “Rheumatology” Rituximab therapy successfully treated a patient's complete body hair loss and was effective for six years.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
January 2014 in “European Geriatric Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” The document says homoeopathic treatments are good for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but doesn't give proof.
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March 2013 in “Gut” Anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody therapy effectively treats psoriasiform skin lesions in IBD patients.
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March 2014 in “BoneKEy Reports” Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplements improved skin and hair in a biotin-deficient infant on amino acid formula.
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January 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Cyclosporine A can reduce inflammation in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but ongoing treatment is needed.
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair thinning and loss in a girl with a rare metabolic disorder was linked to her condition.
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin D-dependent rickets Type II causes bone problems and hair loss, and doesn't improve with Vitamin D treatment.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
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March 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Ginsenoside Rb1 slows down aging in mice by affecting cell growth, cell death, and metabolism.
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January 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with skin eruptions and hair loss improved significantly with ointment treatment.