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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Many patients experience long-lasting symptoms like fatigue and pain after COVID-19, regardless of initial disease severity.
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October 2011 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Vitamin D receptor is essential for healthy hair growth.
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October 2022 in “PubMed” Hair loss is influenced by genetics, diet, and lifestyle, but more research is needed on nutrition's role.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” Dutasteride treatment in men with mild to moderate COVID-19 reduced viral shedding, inflammation, and recovery time without serious side effects.
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August 2001 in “PubMed” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.
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August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss affects both genders and can impact well-being, with treatments available for various types.
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February 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine” Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
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October 2011 in “Biological trace element research” Low copper levels might cause premature graying of hair.
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July 2021 in “International journal of laboratory hematology” An 84-year-old man developed severe anemia after his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, improved with treatment, and was advised against a second dose.
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January 2021 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Men face more severe COVID-19 outcomes, while women are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
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February 2023 in “Plants” Purple glutinous rice extracts can help whiten skin and reduce aging signs.
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May 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.
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January 2014 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
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January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” COVID-19 infection and vaccination may trigger hair loss and rapid hair whitening.
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September 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some diets and supplements might help with skin disorders, but their effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
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May 2019 in “Cureus” Taking biotin supplements can cause incorrect thyroid test results, leading to wrong diagnoses.
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September 2018 in “International journal of genomics” Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
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July 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Patients with alopecia areata have higher oxidative stress and lower antioxidant levels.
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January 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Androgenetic alopecia in teens is linked to obesity and other metabolic risks, needing early diagnosis and management.
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January 2020 in “Annals of Dermatology” More atypical club hairs may indicate Telogen Effluvium.
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June 2018 in “Sudan journal of medical sciences” Low vitamin D levels can cause hair loss and supplements may improve it.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry” Methylphenidate can cause hair loss, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.