June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early intervention is important for limited systemic sclerosis patients due to higher pain and ulceration risks.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Testosterone levels don't predict acne severity in adult women.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development” Androgenic alopecia significantly affects adults' quality of life, especially in men and employed individuals.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affects the quality of life, especially in younger patients and those with long-term hair loss, impacting both their physical and emotional well-being.
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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 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
February 1990 in “PubMed” Higher DHEA-S levels in hirsute females affect hair growth phases.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders”
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May 2018 in “Clinical chemistry” The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients have worse quality of life, anxiety, and depression than vitiligo patients.
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August 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
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February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
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March 2020 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.
January 2025 in “HORMONES” Gender-affirming hormone treatments need better patient-focused outcome measurements and standardized data collection.
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November 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” A new method accurately measures DHEAS in blood, improving on current tests.
November 2025 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” The TT/DHT ratio may help identify PCOS patients with severe metabolic issues.
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January 1984 in “PubMed” Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively reduces severe hair loss in alopecia areata over 24 months.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Gynaecology Research” Adolescent females with PCOS have higher serum cystatin C levels, indicating potential metabolic and cardiovascular issues.
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July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Higher androgen levels are linked to more severe hair growth in hirsute women.