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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease can cause rare hair growth on normally hairless thumb skin.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” The HSD3B1 variant increases hair loss risk in overweight women with PCOS.
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October 2023 in “Journal of clinical psychopharmacology” Divalproex sodium can cause pleural effusion, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
November 2023 in “European heart journal” Finasteride improves heart function and balance in aging and obese male rats by reducing oxidative stress.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Amalaki Churna effectively reduces hair fall and improves hair health.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Natrum muriaticum may help reverse alopecia areata and improve well-being.
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May 2018 in “Diagnosis” A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Durdhuradi Taila may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia areata does not increase the risk of blood clots.
Children with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D, especially if they have darker skin, it's not summer, or they're not White.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Diffuse unpatterned alopecia can affect donor areas, but treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can improve hair density.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Combining Ayurvedic therapies with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth in men than using minoxidil alone.
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January 2010 in “Case Reports” A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
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January 2012 in “Case reports in medicine” Diphencyprone can cause unexpected and possibly permanent vitiligo.
May 2016 in “Endocrine Abstracts” The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.
July 2025 in “SVU-International Journal of Medical Sciences” Children with Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II may have severe dental issues that need a team of specialists for proper care.
April 2021 in “The journal of heart and lung transplantation/The Journal of heart and lung transplantation” Untreated Sheehan's Syndrome caused severe heart failure in a woman, which improved with hormone and heart failure treatment.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” VHL disease can cause early paragangliomas, needing lifelong monitoring.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor caused high male hormone levels, but surgery fixed it.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
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November 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
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February 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.
April 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism, mainly in women, treated with medication, iodine, or surgery, with varying outcomes.
October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
January 2015 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” The study concluded that women with female pattern hair loss had higher waist circumference, triglyceride levels, lower HDL, and blood glucose levels compared to those without hair loss.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” Exposure to plastics may increase the risk of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms of hormone imbalance in teenage girls.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
January 2024 in “Journal of advanced research in Medical and Health science” People with severe and long-lasting alopecia areata often have low vitamin D levels, and treatments with vitamin D-like substances might help.