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GlossaryDeoxycholic Acid (DCA)

bile acid aiding fat digestion and absorption

Deoxycholic Acid, also known as DCA, is a bile acid that is naturally produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine. In medical and cosmetic applications, deoxycholic acid is used in treatments to break down and absorb fat cells, such as in the injectable treatment Kybella for reducing submental fat (double chin).

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research Deoxycholic Acid in Submental Fat Reduction: A Review of Properties, Adverse Effects, and Complications

25 citations, July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Deoxycholic acid is effective for reducing chin fat but can cause side effects and serious complications, so careful patient evaluation is needed.

research Alopecia After Injection of ATX-101 for Reduction of Submental Fat

31 citations, May 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports”

ATX-101 injections can cause hair loss.

research Expanding on the Phenotypic Spectrum of Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome Due to Founder Pathogenic Variant in DCAF17: Report of 58 Additional Patients from Qatar and Literature Review

10 citations, September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A”

Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms, including hair loss and diabetes, and is common in Qatar due to a specific genetic variant.

research Enhancement of In Vitro Hair Shaft Elongation in Follicles Stored in Buffers That Prevent Follicle Cell Apoptosis

10 citations, January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Storing hair follicles in special buffers with added protective substances can increase hair growth and reduce cell death.

research Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome: A Case Study of Three Saudi Sisters

5 citations, November 2021 in “Saudi medical journal”

The document reports three sisters with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome showing typical symptoms and unusual gynecological anomalies.

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