48 citations
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February 2008 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice” Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.
6 citations
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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.
21 citations
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September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” A blood test level of 3.2 ng/mL of Antimüllerian hormone is good for identifying polycystic ovarian morphology in European women aged 25–45.
25 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Hepatology” Budesonide alone is less effective than standard treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” Washing baby socks without flipping them inside out may increase the risk of Hair Tourniquet Syndrome.
9 citations
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August 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Friction from socks or shoes can cause long-lasting hair loss on lower legs.
January 2013 in “Wool textile journal”
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Asian Journal of Medicine and Biomedicine” A child's toe was saved from a rare condition where hair tightly wrapped around it by performing surgery.
22 citations
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July 2006 in “Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England” Hair or fiber wrapped tightly around a toe can lead to serious injury if not treated quickly.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
2 citations
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
December 2021 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Increasing sebum production might help reduce fat and improve metabolism.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” STITCH improves suture accuracy and efficiency, especially with human help.
8 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” The HPV vaccine may be linked to temporary hair loss in children, but the benefits outweigh the risks.
January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
15 citations
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February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
72 citations
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
15 citations
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May 1966 in “The Journal of Urology” A woman developed severe bladder inflammation after cancer treatment with Cytoxan.
12 citations
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November 1945 in “Archives of dermatology” Transplanted skin on hooded rats often grows white hair instead of black.
4 citations
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November 2014 The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
2 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” Professor Ma Shuanquan treats hair loss by using Chinese medicine to improve liver, spleen, and kidney health.
June 2022 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Brandt syndrome, with symptoms like skin rash, hair loss, and diarrhea, improves quickly with zinc supplements.
June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” Rice water and hibiscus can help improve hair health and growth.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
April 2016 in “Medical Acupuncture” The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.