November 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” A boy with long QT syndrome was treated successfully, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of chest pain in children for heart conditions like LQTS.
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July 2019 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” Low alternating doses of sodium divalproate reduced migraine frequency but caused weight gain.
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November 2018 in “PubMed” People with TED often have low B12 levels and might benefit from B12 supplements.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
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January 2007 in “Journal of dermatology” Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.
May 2019 in “Case medical research” January 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily pulled, thin hair in kids but is harmless and temporary.
December 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-level light therapy significantly increased hair density and thickness in people with hair loss, but they didn't notice a difference.
February 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GLP-1 agonists may increase the risk of hair loss.
March 2026 in “Pediatrics in Review” The boy's symptoms improved with thyroid treatment, and he lost weight, but occasional palpitations persisted.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
February 2016 in “Acta Medica Marisiensis” A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Avoid alcohol when taking low-dose minoxidil to prevent severe hangovers.
January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
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August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” A woman's hair loss stopped after she stopped taking lamotrigine, suggesting it might cause hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis of leprosy is crucial to prevent disabilities and spread, even in non-endemic areas.
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February 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lipedematous alopecia causes permanent hair loss due to increased scalp fat.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
September 2022 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” A patient with a thick scalp and hair loss was correctly diagnosed with alopecia areata and a thick scalp fat layer, not lipedematous alopecia, and regrew hair after treatment.
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February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may cause side effects like hypertrichosis and is not suitable for everyone.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman's hair grew back with baricitinib treatment, but she developed a temporary hairy tongue that was treated with regular tongue brushing.
May 2009 in “South African Family Practice” The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.
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January 2018 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Spironolactone may cause increased brain pressure in some patients.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” LustrivaTM improves hair thickness and reduces facial wrinkles safely.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Laser-assisted drug delivery is generally safe with mostly mild side effects.