December 2020 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.
August 2024 in “New Zealand Medical Student Journal” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin diseases effectively and safely.
June 2026 in “Romanian Journal of Medical Practice” Surgery resolved hormone imbalance and symptoms in a rare ovarian tumor case in an elderly woman.
January 2023 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a high rate of skin problems compared to healthy people.
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October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” PCOS treatment should be personalized based on its type and the patient's reproductive goals.
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March 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” JAK inhibitors effectively treat severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Combining NB-UVB 311 nm therapy with standard treatment improves hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
September 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Atopic dermatitis significantly increases the risk of alopecia areata, especially in children.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
December 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Practice and Medical Case Report.” Exosome therapy may help treat hair loss.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Diffuse alopecia in females is often linked to certain medications, diseases, and low hemoglobin, while female pattern hair loss is linked to age, duration, and family history.
February 2025 in “East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences” Higher testosterone and DHEA-S levels may be linked to male pattern baldness.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Science” Homeopathy successfully treated complete hair loss in a man.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic herbs can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
September 2022 in “JAMC. Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbotabad, Pakistan/Journal of Ayub Medical College” A boy with a rare skin condition improved quickly after starting zinc supplements.
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September 2023 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” Telemedicine in Australia is growing, but concerns about quality and integration with traditional care remain.
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February 2022 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Severe hypothyroidism can cause eyebrow hair loss, but improves with thyroid hormone treatment.
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January 2015 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Lithium can cause skin discoloration even at normal levels, so monitor for signs of intoxication.
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry” April 2026 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Female pattern hair loss is common and increases with age.
June 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Minoxidil and botulinum toxin are equally effective for treating female hair loss.
September 2024 in “Ain Shams Medical Journal” Androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning, and treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and light therapy.
April 2021 in “European medical journal” A COVID-19 patient had severe and long-lasting skin issues and unusual hair loss.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
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January 2025 in “BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making” Computer vision techniques can help detect and assess skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia areata, and dermatitis.
February 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” Upadacitinib can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata patients without worsening sarcoidosis.
December 2025 in “Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos” Discoid lupus erythematosus can be mistaken for a skin infection, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
May 2025 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus may indicate undetected hepatitis C infection.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.