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March 1996 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Most women with hirsutism in the UAE have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
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November 1982 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas may cause hair loss.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
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October 2016 in “Monoclonal antibodies in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy” Researchers created specific antibodies that detect a protein important in development and various conditions, and can be used for research and diagnosis.
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
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December 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
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August 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Underactive bladder is hard to diagnose and treat, needing more research.
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November 2005 in “Women's health” Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nifedipine may help treat perniosis, improving symptoms and clearing lesions for some patients.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pathology of Nepal” Most skin cysts were common types found in unusual body parts, and examining tissue samples is important for accurate diagnosis.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bimatoprost solution 0.03% is effective for treating sparse eyelashes.
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February 2023 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” Hair loss in gastroparesis patients may signal nutritional deficiencies and can improve with multivitamins.
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October 2022 in “Rheumatology” RHUPUS should be considered in children with deforming arthritis.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
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December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid can look like erythema multiforme, so awareness is needed for proper treatment.
August 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Intense Pulsed Light is an effective and safe hair removal method for people with excessive hair growth.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hirsutism is common among Iraqi women, often without a known cause, but family history is significant.
January 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The document concludes that specific methods for making diazine-based drugs can lead to high yields and are important for creating effective treatments for various diseases.
January 2023 in “Pharma innovation” Polycystic ovary syndrome affects health and can be hard to diagnose, with treatments ranging from drugs to herbal remedies.
February 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society” A 7-year-old girl had unusually long eyelashes with no known cause or related health issues.
September 2019 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” Diagnosing and treating rapidly worsening lung disease is difficult and requires better guidelines and understanding.
March 2019 in “eCommons (Cornell University)” The pony's skin condition improved significantly with prednisolone treatment.
August 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two men experienced hair regrowth while being treated with immune globulin for other health issues, but there were also side effects.
Some goats get rare skin diseases from not enough vitamin E, selenium, or zinc, but they're usually still healthy.
January 2017 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair breakage.
Effective treatments for hirsutism include antiandrogens, finasteride, eflornithine, and various hair removal methods.