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May 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata impacts mental well-being more due to perceptions and stigma than disease severity.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” 56 citations
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” People obsessed with looking young may need therapy to address deeper issues.
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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June 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” A woman lost most of her hair due to an allergic reaction to a hair dye ingredient.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
32 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Two newborns with rare skin infections were successfully treated with antifungal cream.
2 citations
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December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis” Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
PCOS may be linked to spina bifida in young females.
Fetuin-A levels are higher in PCOS patients, suggesting it may play a role in the condition.
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June 2013 in “Semina Ciências Agrárias” High iron, zinc, and manganese levels in soil hinder copper absorption in cattle, causing deficiency.
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December 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with skin diseases often face bullying, and global efforts are needed to stop it.
January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
July 2011 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be determined without content to analyze.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Test anxiety negatively affects academic performance, especially in female students.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology”
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
March 2017 in “Medicina y Laboratorio” Alopecia areata symptoms may improve after treating Helicobacter pylori infection.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Patients with skin diseases rated psychological effects as most impactful, needing a treatment approach that addresses both mind and body.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” Artefactual skin disorder involves self-inflicted skin lesions linked to mental health issues, needing combined medical and psychological treatment.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
9 citations
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December 1985 in “JAMA” A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
26 citations
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June 2003 in “PubMed” Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” A patient's allergic reaction to clozapine resolved without stopping the medication, showing the importance of blood monitoring.