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January 1992 in “Clinical Oncology” Some cancer treatments can cause abnormal fine hair growth.
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August 2015 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
January 2014 in “Pathology” RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
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January 1996 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
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January 2013 Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
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October 2023 in “BMC oral health” Two patients treated with TAC for mouth fibrosis improved but developed Cushing's Syndrome symptoms.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata may be linked to higher heart disease risk.
February 2016 in “PubMed” Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
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February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Autoimmune conditions can be linked to trichoepitheliomas, with treatment focusing on cosmetic concerns.
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May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine” Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Thyroid tests may not be needed for all vitiligo and alopecia areata patients unless thyroid disease symptoms appear.
Hirsutism is relatively common among young Greek women.
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January 2012 in “PubMed” A gluten-free diet and surgery fixed the girl's calcium levels and started puberty.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
November 2015 in “Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Veterinary Medicine” Most dogs with Cushing's syndrome have pituitary tumors causing varied symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in surgery” A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.
December 2005 in “Journal of Marine Fisheries” Telogen effluvium causes temporary hair loss, often triggered by stress or health issues, with hair usually regrowing over time.
December 2005 in “Journal of Marine Fisheries” Telogen effluvium causes temporary hair loss, often triggered by stress or health issues, with hair usually regrowing over time.
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March 1987 in “Pediatrics” Minoxidil use during pregnancy can cause excessive hair growth and multiple birth defects in the baby.
More research is needed to understand chemotherapy-induced hair loss and its phases.
September 2024 in “Medicine theory and practice” A young girl's hyperandrogenism was caused by an adrenocortical adenoma, diagnosed and treated through detailed evaluations.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” No significant link between hair loss and iron or thyroid levels was found, but checking for deficiencies might still be useful.
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
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September 2007 in “Steroids” The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
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November 2015 in “PloS one” Reducing Tyrosinase prevents mature color pigment cells from forming in mouse hair.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology” Canine hypothyroidism can be linked to diabetes, requiring thorough testing for proper diagnosis.