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October 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Oral Science” Xianhuayin effectively reverses early cancerous lesions in hamster mouth tissue.
New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.
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July 2023 in “Horticulture research” Tiny RNA molecules help control the growth of plant hairs.
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September 2022 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Costovertebral arthritis can cause chronic back pain in SLE patients and needs thorough evaluation.
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Low serum ferritin is linked to hair loss in women.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman with ectopic Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 passed away despite treatment.
February 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The combined treatments were highly effective for improving atrophic acne scars.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with palmoplantar pustulosis, especially with bone issues, have different mouth bacteria compared to healthy people.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-17C is important in inflammatory skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
May 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Both Betasalic ointment and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating Alopecia Areata.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporine starts hair growth faster, while minoxidil makes it last longer.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D and slightly lower copper levels, so these should be checked.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 can cause different skin symptoms that may help with early diagnosis and show how severe the disease is.
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
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September 2018 in “Trends in Cell Biology” Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.
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April 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Shampoos are designed to clean and improve hair and scalp health, with specific ingredients for different hair types and conditions.
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November 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.