15 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
6 citations
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October 1997 in “CNS Drugs” Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.
September 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia need better guidelines for treating hair loss with vitamins and minerals.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
86 citations
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May 2008 in “Cytokine & growth factor reviews” TNF family proteins are crucial for the development of skin features like hair, teeth, and mammary glands.
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.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis significantly lowers the quality of life for infants and their families.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Genes” Dkk genes evolved faster in birds and reptiles, affecting hair development functions.
August 2025 in “Andrology” Abraham's family infertility may have a genetic explanation.
November 2024 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” Long COVID has severely affected a couple's health, finances, and social life.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association /Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association” General practitioners in Qassim have satisfactory knowledge of alopecia areata but need more education to address gaps and misconceptions.
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.
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.
January 2024 in “Journal of health reports and technology” There's a significant link between the severity of Seborrheic Dermatitis and the pattern of hair loss in people with a family history of hair loss.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Digital health platforms improve treatment for male pattern hair loss.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Doctors ensure the health and safety of pilots and astronauts in challenging aviation and space environments.
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.
42 citations
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January 2014 in “BMC Genomics” Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
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.
23 citations
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September 2009 in “Child Abuse & Neglect” Checking family social conditions in tourniquet syndrome cases can help find neglect.
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.
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.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Living with lupus as both a patient and doctor improved understanding and care for others.
January 2022 in “European Proceedings of Life Sciences” Understanding genetic traits can help doctors create personalized detox and nutrition plans to boost antioxidant protection.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Doctors in the Middle East need better treatments and more knowledge about new therapies for hair loss condition Alopecia Areata.