February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases” A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
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March 2004 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher levels of the hormone ghrelin, which may be linked to the cause of the condition.
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February 2022 in “Online journal of biological sciences” The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Injecting specific oligonucleotides can change hair growth and structure by altering a gene.
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January 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome causes hair, facial, and bone issues, with no specific treatment beyond gentle care.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Girls with PCOS often start puberty earlier and have signs of insulin resistance from a young age.
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July 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 15 citations
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June 2019 in “Biochemical Journal” A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
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February 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers can now observe live cell processes in the Drosophila midgut for extended periods.
October 2023 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports” Kallmann syndrome can cause eye issues and other health problems, requiring various treatments.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found genes that may protect certain scalp cells from hair loss.
September 2001 in “Swiss Medical Forum ‒ Schweizerisches Medizin-Forum” Using hair gel is an effective and patient-friendly way to keep hair out of the way during ear surgery.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Enhanced stem cells from the placenta can reduce fat buildup in eye tissue for Graves' disease.
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January 1979 in “PubMed” Minimal scalp shaving before neurosurgery reduces infections and offers psychological benefits.
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January 2010 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” A rare case showed hair regrowth after chemotherapy for thymoma, suggesting a link between alopecia areata and thymoma.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Targeting androgen receptors with antiandrogen oligonucleotides could effectively treat hair loss.
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January 2007 in “The Internet Journal of Dermatology” A rare, harmless skin tumor was found on a man's nose.
March 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” PRP injections improve periorbital wrinkles and show promise as a treatment.
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January 2018 in “Journal of SAFOMS” A rare ovarian tumor can cause unusual male-like symptoms, but surgery usually leads to a good outcome.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The thyroid nodule was benign, and surgery was successful with a smooth recovery.
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Newer midface lift techniques are safer, more reliable, and have quicker recovery times.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Obese children respond worse to CARP treatment than non-obese children.
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Propofol can easily cause deep sedation, so caution is needed when using it for procedures.
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
July 2021 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The combined surgery effectively rejuvenates the upper face without serious complications.