Hair transplants are effective for male and female pattern baldness, have evolved in technique, and require careful planning for natural results and managing complications.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A new treatment plan for alopecia areata considers disease severity, quality of life, and progression to offer personalized care.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Ritlecitinib successfully treated a child's alopecia universalis after baricitinib failed.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
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May 2018 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” Newborn screening and gene therapy are expected to improve outcomes for Omenn syndrome patients.
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July 2014 in “Gene” The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
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April 2014 in “Drugs” Teriflunomide helps reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and is safe for most patients.
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.
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March 2002 in “Body & Society” The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
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November 2011 in “The American journal of pathology” Abnormal Hedgehog signaling in blood cancers may help tumors grow and resist chemotherapy, suggesting potential for targeted treatments.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
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February 2010 in “PLOS ONE” Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
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June 1977 in “Lancet” Jaw wiring helps with weight loss but long-term habits are needed to keep it off.
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January 2018 in “Acta physiologica” Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Higher CO2 levels help a cyanobacterium grow better by boosting photosynthesis and carbon uptake.
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February 2001 in “Joint bone spine” Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.
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May 2012 in “Endocrinology” High levels of androgens during early development may cause PCOS-like symptoms.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
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September 2017 in “Reumatología Clínica” Leflunomide and methotrexate are equally effective for rheumatoid arthritis but have different side effects.
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
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August 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Higher hs-CRP levels in Indian adolescent women with PCOS are more related to BMI than PCOS itself.
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May 2019 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.