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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
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January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Syphilis chancres can be atypical, and fiber implantation for baldness is risky and often fails.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer survivors need better skin care to improve their quality of life.
February 2023 in “Indian journal of private psychiatry/Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry” Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.
October 2022 in “Asian journal of healthy and science” Mother-in-law's tongue leaf extract at 20% concentration significantly promotes hair growth in male rabbits.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pandemic likely caused delays in skin cancer assessments, leading to fewer early diagnoses and thicker melanomas.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
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April 1973 in “The American journal of clinical nutrition” Not enough vitamin B6 in pregnant rats' diets caused poor development and health in their babies.
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February 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.
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January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dermatology residents need thorough training in dermatosurgery for better patient outcomes.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Excessive iodine from a cystic fibrosis supplement can cause hypothyroidism.
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.