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January 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Certain skin rashes can indicate COVID-19 severity, with chilblains-like rashes linked to milder cases and livedoid patterns to more severe cases.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
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September 2023 in “Cell Reports” Sebaceous glands can regenerate after injury using stem cells from hair follicles.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis patients have different skin bacteria, which may cause flare-ups.
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January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” The statement offers guidance for hormone therapy and surgery to help gender-incongruent adults affirm a male identity.
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January 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
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October 2021 in “Microorganisms” Men with androgenetic alopecia have different scalp oils and microbes compared to those without.
Scalp tonics are popular for stress-related hair loss, but minoxidil is used less due to side effects and inconvenience.