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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
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September 1981 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Zinc supplements improved the girl's hair growth and thickness.
Severe hypothyroidism can cause temporary liver and kidney issues, which improve with thyroxine treatment.
December 2020 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
March 2002 in “Clin-Alert” In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Vitexin Compound 1 may help reduce skin aging caused by UVA light.
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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Postmenopausal women with unusual hair growth should be checked for ovarian tumors.
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Thyroid disease can cause skin and hair changes, treatable with levothyroxine.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.
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April 2007 in “Kidney international” Vitamin D boosts a specific gene activity in kidney cells that could improve heart and kidney function.
March 1942 in “The Science News-Letter” January 2024 in “Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria” Consider THPP in patients with muscle weakness and low potassium, as it is often underdiagnosed.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with lichen planopilaris/frontal fibrosing alopecia have a higher rate of vitamin D deficiency than the general US population.
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October 2018 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Relapsing hepatitis A can cause prolonged abnormal liver tests even without symptoms.
June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
15 citations
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Poor blood supply in hair follicles is linked to nutrient deficiency in patients with female pattern hair loss, and adding more nutrients could potentially fix this.
May 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” A young woman recovered well from rare simultaneous Hepatitis B and autoimmune hepatitis after treatment.
January 2022 in “International journal of advanced research” Most Saudi adults use multivitamins for hair growth, often based on medical or pharmacist advice.
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree that biotin may help certain hair disorders but lacks evidence for use in healthy people and call for more research.
GV-350 improves hair growth and quality of life in iron-deficient women without side effects.
January 2014 in “Progress of Digestive Endoscopy” Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
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January 2007 in “Korean Journal of Pediatrics” Zinc supplements can help skin issues even if blood zinc levels are normal.
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January 2000 Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.
September 2023 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” Intralesional vitamin D3 is a safe, effective treatment for patchy alopecia areata.