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December 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
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March 2013 in “BMJ case reports” Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.
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February 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a woman's pubic hair, improving her appearance and satisfaction.
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation successfully restored a woman's pubic hair with natural-looking results and few complications.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more frequent menstrual pain, but the pain's intensity is similar to those without PCOS.
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March 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” COVID-19 may trigger systemic lupus erythematosus in some people.
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October 1988 in “Steroids” Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with hair loss should be checked for PCOS, as it's often related and early diagnosis can help with treatment.
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July 2015 in “AACE clinical case reports” Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
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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.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic medicine helped increase a young woman's hemoglobin levels and improved her anemia symptoms.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Transplanting one's own hair follicle cells can improve hair loss in men and women, and is particularly effective in women.
July 1996 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” The book is a valuable reference on androgenic disorders for professionals but not suitable for laypeople or medical students.
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June 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation effectively treated a woman's patchy hair loss when other treatments failed.
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April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Tofacitinib and methotrexate successfully treated a woman's severe skin, joint, and hair loss issues.
January 2019 in “Frontiers in neurology” A nutrition program significantly improved a woman's lupus symptoms.
January 2019 in “Frontiers in neurology” A nutrition program improved a young woman's concussion symptoms.
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” Arsenic poisoning can be caused by both criminal acts and certain medical treatments.
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
Most men seeking hair transplants have Male Pattern Baldness, influenced by genetics, age, and testosterone, while women's hair loss can be affected by thyroid function, iron, testosterone, prolactin, ferritin levels, and certain conditions. Follicular Unit Extraction is a popular hair transplant technique.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The MDhair app accurately assesses hair loss severity with 94% accuracy.
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October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
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January 1994 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.