June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Understanding hair loss causes can improve treatments and quality of life.
January 2023 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” Isolated pubic hair in infants is usually harmless and resolves on its own.
April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” A woman had unusual hair growth on one side of her chin without a known cause.
August 2017 in “Companion animal” Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata, a common autoimmune hair loss condition, often runs in families.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.