December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.
September 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher IL-19 levels are linked to more severe Alopecia Areata.
May 2020 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, with treatments often ineffective but new options are being researched.
May 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Calcified epidermal cysts are rare, hard skin nodules that are best treated with surgical removal.
Diagnosing oral ulcers can be complex and requires careful examination and follow-up.
July 2019 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” The woman had a rare adrenal tumor removed, and she recovered well with no signs of the tumor returning.
April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” A Persian cat and its owner fully recovered from Cheyletiellosis after treatment.
January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka” A dog's skin and digestive problems improved after treatment for thyroid cancer.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” A woman lost all her hair in one day, was diagnosed with a rare type of hair loss, and regrew it in 12 weeks with treatment.
September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-white organ transplant patients have worse skin cancer outcomes due to later diagnosis and treatment.
September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” A new earlobe repair method using cartilage grafts showed high satisfaction and no re-splitting.
August 2018 in “Archives on veterinary science and technology” Hair loss in lab macaques is not always due to neglect and has multiple causes.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with multiple superficial venous thrombosis are at greater risk for serious complications like cancer and recurrent blood clots.
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal cell growth and improve lymphatic malformations in children.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Acne is not a key diagnostic feature for PCOS, postadolescent men with acne may have insulin resistance, melanoma patients often have few moles, tumor size in CSCC indicates higher risk of serious outcomes, and hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to higher risk of heart problems and death.
January 2016 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” The document says how to diagnose and treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but there's no cure and treatments vary.
January 2016 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Acitretin effectively treats severe hypertrophic lichen planus.
January 2016 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” A girl with Rapunzel syndrome had surgery to remove a hairball, and addressing mental health is important to prevent it from happening again.
January 2016 in “Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” A benign hair follicle tumor caused upper lip swelling, was removed, and did not return.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A young woman with a rare fungal infection showed significant improvement after treatment with antifungal medication.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combination therapy with cyclosporine and low-dose corticosteroid shows favorable long-term results for treating alopecia areata.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Sentinel lymph node biopsy is recommended for all types of desmoplastic melanoma due to higher rates of nodal metastasis.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Sentinel lymph node biopsy is recommended for all types of desmoplastic melanoma due to higher rates of nodal metastasis.
December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
December 2013 in “Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
November 2013 in “Cancer” Oophorectomy reduces ovarian cancer risk for women with BRCA mutations, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk without raising death risk, and prophylactic mastectomy rates are rising.
September 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, often resolves within a year, but can recur.
October 2012 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.