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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
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September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat epidermal cysts.
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January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
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July 2003 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The article helps identify common, non-harmful skin conditions in newborns to avoid undue concern and treatment.
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November 2021 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Low Vitamin D receptor levels in breast cancer are linked to worse outcomes and more bone metastases, and could be a marker for prognosis.
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November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
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January 2019 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
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December 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing drugs are effective for managing PCOS.