Hair cortisol content can indicate cortisol exposure and varies with age, puberty, and BMI in youth.
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
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January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.
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October 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” The dermal filler is safe and effective for improving facial appearance.
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January 1996 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.
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April 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.