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March 2024 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Different types of diffuse alopecia affect mental health differently, requiring personalized treatment.
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Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
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June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using minoxidil before and after facelift surgery can effectively prevent temporary hair loss without causing other complications.
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
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A woman regrew her hair after receiving injections of special cell-derived vesicles.
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