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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.
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January 2015 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
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November 2009 in “Sports Medicine” Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
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