July 2022 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” Many recovered COVID-19 patients, especially women, experience lingering symptoms like fatigue and headaches.
January 2018 in “SOJ microbiology & infectious diseases” Etanercept, a psoriasis treatment, caused hair loss in a patient.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research” More public health efforts are needed to raise awareness and improve management of thyroid disorders.
22 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” The pandemic worsened physical and mental challenges for women with PCOS.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Switching insulin brands caused skin lesions in a diabetic woman, resolved by changing to oral medication.
25 citations
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January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Fertility and sterility” PCOS significantly affects women's mental health, and more research is needed to develop effective treatments for these issues.
5 citations
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March 1982 in “Journal of Infection” Misdiagnosed skin infections led to ineffective treatments and serious complications.
48 citations
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.
January 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Patients with certain skin diseases are willing to spend significant time on treatment, indicating a high impact on their lives and a need for better treatments.
June 2020 in “Journal of genetic medicine” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not accessible or understandable.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
8 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.
February 2026 in “Psychiatria” Stress and emotional suppression can cause hair loss, so addressing both mental and physical health is important.
23 citations
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December 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Vitiligo causes significant emotional stress in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with limited treatment options available.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Acute illnesses like sepsis can disrupt thyroid hormone balance without central hypothyroidism.
51 citations
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December 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin changes can help identify eating disorders early.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “BMJ Open” People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “European medical journal” Acne is common and can be linked to various systemic health conditions and syndromes.
June 2015 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is very challenging.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Epidemiology” Standardized definitions and better methods are needed to accurately estimate long COVID-19 prevalence.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.
March 2026 in “Journal of Community Genetics” Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) affects about 1 in 5,000 people in Africa and is associated with significant stigma driven by cultural beliefs and myths. This narrative review synthesizes findings from 60 sources, highlighting the impact of stigma on health, education, psychosocial well-being, and human rights. Stigma affects maternal-infant bonding, schooling, social interactions, and employment, and can lead to violence against individuals with albinism. Healthcare workers' biases may hinder service delivery. To mitigate these issues, the review suggests implementing awareness programs, increasing specialized healthcare services, and providing guidelines for managing albinism to reduce stigma and its harmful effects.
January 2014 in “Kernboek” Baldness is debated as a disease, but not everyone agrees it's serious.
363 citations
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May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Chronic inflammatory skin diseases are caused by disrupted interactions between skin cells and immune cells.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”