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March 2006 in “Journal of renal nutrition” Dialysis patients benefit from water-soluble vitamins but need careful management to avoid risks.
New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Maize root hairs adapt differently to mild and severe cold, with mild stress allowing some growth and severe stress stopping growth to focus on defense.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
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August 2015 in “Journal of the Korean neurological association” A man had a rare stroke possibly due to taking finasteride, which might have increased his hormone levels causing a blood clot. His memory loss didn't fully recover even after stopping the medication.
October 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to azathioprine use despite normal enzyme levels, and improved after stopping the drug and starting treatment.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Some breast cancer treatments caused long-term hair loss in women, similar to a condition called alopecia areata.
August 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Eflornithine's effectiveness for women with facial hirsutism is unclear.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests more research is needed to understand skin conditions related to toothpaste and other treatments.
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March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
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October 2003 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Hair color loss can indicate the effectiveness of a drug targeting the KIT protein in mice and humans.
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some patients taking antipsychotic medications experience skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe.
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March 2000 in “Annals of clinical psychiatry” Some psychiatric medications can cause hair loss, but it usually grows back after adjusting the medication.
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December 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
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September 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
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June 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” HIV can cause various severe or unusual skin conditions that help indicate the presence and stage of the disease.
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
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July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.
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August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Spiny mice are better at regenerating hair after injury than laboratory mice and could help us understand how to improve human skin repair.
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April 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” UV rays can cause a type of hair loss known as telogen alopecia.