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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
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March 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Thymoma in cats can cause hair loss without inflammation.
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July 1991 in “Veterinary Pathology” A dog had a rare skin condition linked to gland and pituitary issues.
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May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Demodex mites are common in adults and elderly, emerging in children, and require careful diagnosis and treatment.
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September 1995 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder causing irregular periods and increased hair growth, linked to insulin resistance and long-term health issues.
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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
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