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Iron deficiency might cause hair loss, but better testing is needed.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Trichorrhexis nodosa improving with oral minoxidil: a case report
Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.
research Clinical features, with video documentation, of the original familial lewy body parkinsonism caused by α‐synuclein triplication (Iowa kindred)
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.
research Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients
Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research Clinical Snippets
Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
research Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
Certain eye surgery complications can be managed effectively, especially in patients who have used specific prostate medications.
research Investigate the role of Zinc and Ferritin in Iraqi patients with alopecia areata
Low levels of zinc and ferritin may worsen alopecia areata.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia due to Ovarian Hyperandrogenemia Treated with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
research Crystal structure of Steroid 5-alpha-reductase 2 in complex with Finasteride
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Chronic or Pubertal Onset Disease Retarded by Blood Donation
Androgenetic alopecia is a long-term, immune-related disorder that starts during puberty due to androgen secretion, and it might be improved with iron tablets, platelet transfusion, and anti-inflammation therapy.
research A study of risk factors and predictive factors in intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during phacoemulsification
Certain medications and smaller pupil size increase the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during eye surgery.
research Choroidal Melanoma and Lid Fibrofoliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome
A patient with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome also had choroidal melanoma, suggesting the need for careful eyelid exams in such patients.
research Trichothiodystrophy: an ultrastructural study of the hair follicle
Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
research Serum vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, and iron levels in turkish patients with alopecia areata
Vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, and iron levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
research Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
research ALOPECIA AREATA TREATED WITH THORIUM-X
research ALOPECIA AREATA TREATED WITH THORIUM-X
research Polarized microscopy in genetic hair disorders: case series
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
research Examination of Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of 14 Cases with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent or delay frontal fibrosing alopecia progression in postmenopausal women.
research PWE-049 Assessment of response and tolerance to oral iron supplements in patients with anaemia
Iron supplements help reduce fatigue in anaemia but often cause side effects like black stools and stomach issues.
research Estrogen hormone therapy stabilizes lateral hairline in transfeminine patients: Implications for facial feminization surgery
Estrogen therapy can help stabilize the hairline in transfeminine individuals.
research C2orf37 mutational spectrum in Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome patients
Truncating mutations in the C2orf37 gene cause Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome.
research A case of MBTPS1 ‐related disorder due to compound heterozygous variants in MBTPS1 gene: Genotype–phenotype expansion and the emergence of a novel syndrome
A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
research Fluorine-Induced Apoptosis and Lipid Peroxidation in Human Hair Follicles In Vitro
research Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content as a Best Indicator of Iron Deficiency in Female Patients with Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency in women with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
research A tricky case of hair loss in a child: Trichoscopy saves the day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research Perspectiva cirúrgica - Um comentário sobre: “Alopecia triangular temporal bilateral simulando alopecia androgenética de padrão masculino em mulher adulta: relato de caso e revisão da literatura”
Histopathological confirmation is crucial to accurately diagnose alopecia triangular temporal and avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Oculoplastic Surgery Atlas. Eyelid Disorders: . Eds Geoffrey J Gladstone, Evan H Black, Shoib Myint, Brian G Brazzo. Pp 130; pound66.50. Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 2001. ISBN 0-387-95316-7.
Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.
research A Japanese case of ichthyosis follicularis with atrichia and photophobia syndrome with an MBTPS2 mutation
A Japanese patient with IFAP syndrome had a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation but showed milder symptoms than previously observed cases.
research Alopécie frontale fibrosante : étude prospective de 20 cas
The study found that a specific type of hair loss is increasingly common in premenopausal women and can be effectively diagnosed and treated with various medications.