Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe and effective for treating hair loss, with most side effects being mild and reversible.
June 2018 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Tailored treatment plans are crucial for managing canine dermatomyositis-like disease.
July 2017 in “Cardiologia Croatica” Metabolic syndrome's individual issues are real and need treatment to reduce diabetes and heart disease risks.
May 2017 in “Neurologie pro praxi” Hair loss from multiple sclerosis treatments is usually temporary.
December 2013 in “Praxis medica” Using both DLQI and Skindex-16 together gives a better understanding of quality of life in skin disease patients.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Virology” Older age, pre-existing skin conditions, cirrhosis, and pegylated interferon use increase the risk of skin issues during hepatitis C treatment.
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
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April 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Recognizing the "bamboo hair defect" is crucial for diagnosing Netherton's syndrome.
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February 2015 in “Cellular immunology” Deleting Snai2 and Snai3 causes fatal autoimmunity.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2016 in “Frontiers in Neurology” A clinical nutrition program improved sensory and motor function in a 60-year-old with anti-MAG neuropathy.
June 1998 in “Pathophysiology” Selenium is crucial for health, but both deficiency and excess can cause problems.
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August 1970 in “JAMA” Excessive vitamin A can cause symptoms that mimic serious brain conditions.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” FOXN1 mutations can cause varying immune and physical issues, with severity influenced by gene activity and possibly other factors.
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April 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Younger patients with severe alopecia areata often have nail problems.
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November 2015 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Changing the diet of mice lacking the enzyme CBS can affect symptoms related to the genetic condition.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” High calcium in their diet caused zinc deficiency in the goats.
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
April 2024 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” Vitamin D cream significantly reduces acne in people with vitamin D deficiency.
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with GATA2 deficiency show early skin symptoms that help diagnose the condition.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study found no link between anxiety, vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc levels, and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.
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April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” Thyroid disorders are linked to skin conditions like vitiligo and hair loss, so thyroid tests are recommended.
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July 1979 in “Lancet” Biotin treatment can significantly improve hair loss and motor functions in certain metabolic disorders.
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October 1951 in “Journal of gerontology” Patients with hair pigment loss and hair loss may have altered pantothenic acid metabolism.
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” DMG-Na may improve blood flow and help hair growth without side effects.
July 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Finasteride niosomes were developed and found to be effective in treating hair loss, with better results than commercial minoxidil, and could be a promising topical treatment for hair loss.
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August 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Iron contributes to skin fibrosis in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.