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September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” Azelaic acid in a special gel is more effective against skin fungi than regular azelaic acid.
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April 1976 in “Annals of Surgery” Zinc is crucial in nutrition, and its deficiency can cause health issues like diarrhea and hair loss, which improve with zinc therapy.
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March 1998 in “Lupus” Aggressive SLE treatment helped hair regrowth and improved oral plaque, but scalp lesions stayed.
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February 1983 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Biotin deficiency can cause hair loss in adults on long-term TPN, but supplementation helps regrow hair.
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February 1978 in “Journal of Pediatric Surgery” Long-term TPN in children can cause zinc deficiency, leading to health issues.
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April 1993 in “Gastroenterology” A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
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March 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Facelifts for Asians are challenging due to thicker, heavier skin.
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.
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August 2012 in “Chinese journal of integrative medicine/Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Both treatments for alopecia areata are equally effective and safe.
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August 2018 in “Clinical Chemistry” Total testosterone levels can help diagnose androgen-producing tumors and hyperandrogenism in women.
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
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January 2017 in “Ginekologia Polska” A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
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March 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The Total Excision Techniques improve hair transplant results by increasing grafts by at least 50% and reducing scarring.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.
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September 2024 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” Total glucosides of paeony may help treat alopecia areata by reducing inflammation and hair loss.
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March 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause darkening of all nails.
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March 2016 in “Practical radiation oncology” Total skin electron therapy is an effective treatment for mycosis fungoides, balancing effectiveness and side effects.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Natural Products” Calanthoside, a potential hair growth stimulant, was successfully synthesized using a new, efficient method.
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January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The procedure effectively created natural-looking hairlines and improved facial balance in female patients.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Higher IgE levels may play a role in alopecia areata, especially in males, children, and severe cases.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Total glucosides of paeony can help treat skin conditions but need more research for clinical use.
November 2025 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” The TT/DHT ratio may help identify PCOS patients with severe metabolic issues.
November 2025 in “Allergologia et Immunopathologia” A bee sting caused total hair loss in a rare case.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Science Natural Science” Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 was successfully made for use in hair loss treatments.