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GlossaryAmniotic Band Syndrome

fibrous bands in the womb restrict fetal development

Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS), also known as Constriction Band Syndrome, is a condition that occurs when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac entangle parts of the fetus, restricting blood flow and affecting development. This can lead to a range of complications, from minor constrictions to severe deformities or even amputations of limbs.

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research Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

28 citations, January 2012 in “Case Reports in Medicine”

Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.

research Disorders of the Hair and Nails

1 citations, January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

research Clitoral Hair Tourniquet: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

1 citations, December 2015 in “International journal of pediatric research”

Hair tourniquets on the clitoris are rare but can cause serious harm and should be removed quickly.

research Diagnosis and Management of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Experience of the UK National Diagnostic Service, Sheffield

1 citations, March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics”

The UK's EDS National Diagnostic Service found that early diagnosis, lifestyle advice, and regular check-ups are crucial for managing vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. A combination of losartan and bisoprolol can reduce vascular events, improving survival and quality of life.

research Index

November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology”

The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.

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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

in Update 114 upvotes 6 years ago

A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.