January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
May 2016 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
Iron supplements help reduce fatigue in anaemia but often cause side effects like black stools and stomach issues.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” A man developed skin issues from cancer medication, which improved with specific treatments.
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September 1999 in “PubMed” Eating grouper fish liver can cause vitamin A poisoning with severe symptoms.
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September 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Chronic burn scars may lead to scalp skin issues, so doctors should consider this when diagnosing.
July 2007 in “Clinical Risk” A woman got severe scalp burns from a salon's improper hair bleaching treatment.
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” Ammonium bisulfite in hair bleach can cause facial eczema.
April 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” Thyroid storm is hard to diagnose due to vague symptoms but needs urgent attention.
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June 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemical hair straightening may be linked to a type of permanent hair loss.
October 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Excessive eyelash growth from erlotinib may indicate positive tumor response and help treat madarosis.
January 2018 in “대한피부과학회지” Stopping erlotinib improved severe hair loss and skin issues in a patient.
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August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
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March 2013 in “BMJ case reports” Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.
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December 2018 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Some burn patients grew extra hair in areas treated with pressure garments or silicone.
November 2025 in “Contact Dermatitis” Hair straightening products with glyoxylic acid can cause skin irritation and kidney damage.
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October 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sleeping on a waterbed caused a skin infection, which cleared up with clindamycin gel.
A patient with Myotonic dystrophy type 1 had multiple tongue hemangiomas and was sensitive to anesthesia.
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January 1968 in “Physiological Reviews” Histamine plays key roles in immune responses, stomach acid, and brain signals.
June 2023 in “Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation” Enteric hyperoxaluria can cause severe kidney failure after bowel surgery.
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January 2013 in “Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition” Azathioprine caused side effects in over half of the Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, requiring close monitoring.
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December 1997 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Carbamazepine may cause lung problems and lupus-like symptoms, which can improve after stopping the drug.
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March 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Chemotherapy reduces taste and smell, but they mostly recover after treatment; adding spices may help improve appetite.
January 2017 in “CommonKnowledge Research Repository (Pacific University Oregon)” Spearmint tea may help reduce androgen levels, but longer use is needed for noticeable effects on hirsutism.
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January 2023 in “Pharmacology” Atorvastatin is less effective for women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
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March 1968 in “The Lancet” Avoiding aspirin may prevent hair loss.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” EGFR-targeting cancer drugs can cause skin rashes and other side effects.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Taking thyroid medication reduced the patient's pituitary gland swelling and improved her symptoms.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” A kimchi-derived bacterium could help whiten teeth and prevent bad breath.