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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” HIV medication ritonavir can increase the effects of nasal sprays like fluticasone, causing Cushing's syndrome.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.
23 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD case reports” The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease can cause scarring alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
13 citations
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March 2013 in “The Laryngoscope” Botulinum toxin type A injections are the preferred treatment for Frey's syndrome after parotid surgery.
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Hair casts are small structures on hair shafts with unknown causes.
October 2018 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Late dumping syndrome after fundoplication can be diagnosed with an oral glucose tolerance test and managed with diet changes.
15 citations
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June 2019 in “Biochemical Journal” A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
July 1993 in “学術講演梗概集. A, 材料施工,防火,海洋,情報システム技術” Evaluate prolactin levels with androgen and thyroid tests to rule out endocrine issues in patients with SAHA syndrome symptoms.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Young men with scalp psoriasis and hair loss fears may develop compulsive scalp behaviors needing attention.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
April 2016 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling disorder needing different treatments than OCD.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
October 2022 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Thymoma-associated multiorgan autoimmunity can cause liver damage and affects multiple organs, with limited treatment options and a generally poor prognosis.
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March 1996 in “PubMed” Anorexia nervosa may cause a hair defect called pili torti due to malnutrition and high vitamin A levels.
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January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
September 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for complex medical conditions.
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March 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Efalizumab can cause unexpected excessive hair growth.
84 citations
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October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
November 2025 in “International Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish telogen effluvium from male pattern baldness to avoid unnecessary treatments.
23 citations
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December 2008 in “Pediatric neurology” The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Misinformation about alopecia can lead to poor treatment, so it's important for healthcare professionals to correct myths.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
37 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder that starts in early teens and causes distress and hair loss.
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.