1 citations
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January 2008 in “Massey Research Online (Massey University)” A successful enzyme depilation system needs a broad-spectrum protease that doesn't harm collagen VI.
4 citations
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December 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” Dermatologists are more comfortable and proactive in treating male pattern hair loss than primary care physicians.
35 citations
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September 2017 in “PubMed” The document concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments vary, including medication for pattern baldness and addressing underlying issues for other types.
21 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” Most men with hair loss worry, try self-treatments, and delay doctor visits due to cost, uncertainty, and embarrassment.
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dr. Shyam B Verma encourages more scientific research on hair disorders and criticizes the unscientific hair care market in India.
January 1997 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” The book "Hair Replacement" is a detailed guide on hair transplant and treatments, useful for surgeons and clinicians.
6 citations
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October 1997 in “CNS Drugs” Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study concludes that Traction Alopecia is often overlooked in women and children of color, and better recognition and follow-up care are needed.
February 2024 in “Endocrinology and Disorders” Balanced hormones are crucial for women's health, and can be managed with lifestyle changes or hormone therapy if needed.
66 citations
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December 2003 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.
33 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.
28 citations
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March 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
22 citations
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May 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Doctors should suggest hair replacement based on personal needs and stress scalp cleanliness to avoid skin problems.
16 citations
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November 1998 in “Fertility and sterility” Doctors used to view PCOS too narrowly, but now understand that insulin resistance is a key factor in the condition.
13 citations
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Doctors should consider psychological factors when treating skin conditions and work with mental health experts.
12 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network” Doctors should actively prevent and treat skin side effects in cancer patients to keep them on the best medication and reduce discomfort.
11 citations
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October 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.
8 citations
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May 2018 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors reported that Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) still gives some of the best hair transplant results.
8 citations
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Fertility and sterility” Doctors are preparing to potentially perform uterus transplants in transgender women, considering technical, hormonal, and ethical factors.
5 citations
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October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Doctors need to understand statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials for patient care.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” Doctors should watch for and treat hormonal issues in obese patients beyond just diabetes.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors are prescribing spironolactone more often to treat acne and skin conditions in teenagers, and it seems safe and well-tolerated.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Doctors should consider SLE in males even if antinuclear antibody tests are negative.
3 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
3 citations
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April 2009 in “Pediatrics in review” Doctors need to recognize and treat metabolic disorders in children early to prevent serious health issues.
2 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2009 in “The Nurse practitioner” Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.