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August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
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January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
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April 2017 in “Asian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid can cause hair loss when taken orally but may promote hair growth when applied topically.
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May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
Certain skin and family history markers predict vitiligo severity and treatment needs.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Understanding embryologic layers improves skin disorder diagnosis and supports developing targeted therapies.
July 2025 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, and minoxidil aids regrowth.
May 2025 in “Journal of Food and Nutrition Research” Black wolfberry ferment may help regrow hair in cases of androgenetic alopecia.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
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August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
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November 2012 in “Maturitas” The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
56 citations
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February 2010 in “PLOS ONE” Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
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January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
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November 1973 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss may be an early sign of serious illnesses like Hodgkin disease.
May 2015 in “Endocrinología y nutrición” The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.