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December 2024 in “Iraqi Journal of Laser” A new low-cost method can accurately detect PCOS early by measuring free testosterone levels.
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February 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser helps hair regrowth in some alopecia areata cases but not all.
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March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In a 24-week multicentre study in Italy, ritlecitinib 50 mg/day was tested on 102 patients aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata. The study found that 40.2% of patients experienced significant hair regrowth, with adolescents responding better (48.6%) than adults (21.9%). The mean Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score improved from 86.2 to 40.8, and improvements were noted in trichoscopic signs, quality of life, and hair regrowth on eyebrows, eyelashes, and nails. The treatment was generally well tolerated, with mild adverse events like acne and headache, and only one severe case of anaemia. Overall, ritlecitinib was effective and safe, particularly for adolescents.
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A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
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