October 2012 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.
20 citations
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September 2005 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
November 2018 in “BDJ Team” Dental professionals should ensure safety in facial aesthetics by being properly trained and registered.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.
18 citations
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare condition causing hairlessness and skin bumps, but normal teeth and sweating.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Diagnostics” A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.
28 citations
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February 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” WNT10A mutations cause varied symptoms in patients with odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia.
53 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study suggests smoking is common in HS patients but its role is unclear, and more research is needed to understand HS causes.
8 citations
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July 2018 in “Analytical sciences” Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.
55 citations
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December 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Two enzyme defects in biotin metabolism cause severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology” Keratoacanthomas on lips may originate differently than those on skin.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
13 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Patients with hair loss are much more likely to have body dysmorphic disorder than general dermatology patients.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Microbes in the small intestine may cause Post-Finasteride Syndrome symptoms.
13 citations
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Dandruff scalps have unstable microbes, more Malassezia, less Cutibacterium, and targeting Lactobacillus may help.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biosciences and Health” Healthy dogs and cats often carry skin fungi without showing symptoms, which can spread to others.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair loss can occur after oral surgery, likely due to stress and pressure on the scalp, and usually gets better on its own.
13 citations
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September 2016 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” Many adults in Porto have acne, but few know or treat it.
A harbor seal's skin disease was cured after 8 months of treatment.
78 citations
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
186 citations
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa is a challenging condition with unclear diagnosis and treatment.
12 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
November 2020 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” People with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair growth, hair loss, acne, and dark patches, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Chinese science bulletin/Chinese Science Bulletin” Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of natural science, biology and medicine” Tinea capitis is common among Kolkata school children, especially boys, and hygiene doesn't greatly impact infection rates.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Combining liposuction with laser ablation effectively reduces underarm odor with minimal side effects.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
27 citations
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December 2015 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The document concludes that lifestyle changes and medical treatments can significantly reduce symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic skin condition.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.