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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
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January 2014 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Hair cortisol analysis effectively measures long-term stress.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp cooling may be less effective for women of color on certain chemotherapy treatments.
January 2017 in “Revista da Universidade Vale do Rio Verde” Finasteride is commonly used for male pattern hair loss but has potential risks, including irreversible sexual dysfunction.
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January 1990 in “Insula-revista De Letras Y Ciencias Humanas” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to related health issues.
BCG injection helps reduce long COVID symptoms and affects hair loss differently in men and women.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pain” Preoperative stress markers alone don't predict chronic post-surgical pain.
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August 2018 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” Turmeric may improve knee osteoarthritis, depression, and metabolic syndrome, but evidence is weak.
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January 2022 in “Clinical Epidemiology” Higher doses of glucocorticoids increase the risk of blood clots in asthma patients.
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January 2010 in “Clinical Medicine Insights Endocrinology and Diabetes” Forearm hair has more cortisol than lower leg hair.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Primary cicatricial alopecia significantly reduces life quality, mainly due to pain and anxiety.
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November 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib helps with early hair regrowth in people with alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Stress hormone corticosterone suppresses hair growth by affecting stem cell activity and Gas6 protein expression.
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
February 2024 in “Journal of Modern Oncology” Scalp cooling effectively prevents hair loss during chemotherapy in most cases.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
January 2021 in “Mastology” Scalp cooling therapy helped over 80% of women keep at least half their hair during chemotherapy.
December 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Systemic corticosteroids help manage vitiligo by slowing progression and aiding repigmentation.
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November 2018 in “Journal of osteopathic medicine” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss improved with a specific cream.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Tangent screens help detect visual field defects from vigabatrin.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combination therapy with cyclosporine and low-dose corticosteroid shows favorable long-term results for treating alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lower family income is linked to more stress in parents and more behavior problems in children.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly change stress levels in preschoolers, but higher-income families' children showed higher stress.
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August 2021 in “Consilium Medicum” Selencin effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair health in diffuse alopecia.
Wage increases and cash benefits reduced stress in early childhood educators.