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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
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February 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Facial rejuvenation surgery has evolved to yield natural results with low complication rates, and more men and older patients are choosing this surgery.
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” JAK inhibitors helped treat hair loss in two people with Down syndrome.
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April 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP therapy may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research with standard methods is needed.
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June 2014 in “Seminars in Immunology” Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
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January 1978 in “Nephron” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
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June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have a higher chance of getting skin tumors, including melanoma.
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November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
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April 2020 in “Psychological Medicine” The study found three different timing patterns of symptoms in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
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June 2012 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic clinics” PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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