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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
Early detection and treatment of iron deficiency anemia, especially in premenopausal women, is crucial for rapid symptom improvement.
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May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” People with Epidermolysis bullosa have many health problems including poor oral health, which is often neglected due to other medical issues.
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The new measure helps understand the personal and emotional impact of hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Patients with one autoimmune disease should be checked for other autoimmune disorders.
October 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
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April 2004 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” UV light makes skin signs of lack of carotene and vitamin A more visible.
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January 1992 in “PubMed” Higher CSF 5-HIAA levels may predict better response to serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in trichotillomania.
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May 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” IMA may indicate oxidative stress in skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed.
Children with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D, especially if they have darker skin, it's not summer, or they're not White.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of alopecia areata in children is crucial to prevent severe progression.
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March 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects many in the US, impacting quality of life, with limited treatment options.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
July 2022 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” More frequent and severe skin problems are linked to higher daily alcohol consumption.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Including special area involvement helps identify more psoriasis patients who may need systemic treatment.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” Hair analysis for drugs in psychosis patients is unreliable due to varying hair growth rates.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Patients with Systemic Sclerosis have much higher levels of GDF-15, which could help predict organ involvement and guide treatment.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” A hair strand caused a rare case of limb strangulation in a teenage girl with autism, and the condition is not always linked to child abuse.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
March 2016 in “Cairn.info” Unexplained infant crying might be due to hair tourniquet syndrome, which needs quick attention and checking for possible abuse.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, causing anxiety, depression, and work impairment.
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January 2025 in “Dilemas contemporáneos Educación Política y Valores” Better physical condition leads to improved quality of life in older adults.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inherited ichthyosis negatively impacts quality of life, affecting daily activities, self-image, and reproductive decisions.
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December 2007 in “Lupus” SLE symptoms in Dubai are similar to those in other Arab and Western countries.
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The Dermatology Life Quality Index is reliable and consistent but needs more diverse participant studies.
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September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” All parts of the CLASI-A score are important for assessing skin activity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.