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GlossaryNeoplasms

abnormal tissue growths from uncontrolled cell division

Neoplasms, also known as tumors, are abnormal growths of tissue that arise from uncontrolled cell division. They can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), with malignant neoplasms having the potential to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

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research The Investigation of Feline Alopecia

1 citations , January 2016 in “Companion animal”

Cats lose hair due to itching or health issues, needing various tests for diagnosis.

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224 citations , February 2013 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation”

ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.

research Dysfunction of Hair Growth

1 citations , May 1965 in “Medical Clinics of North America”

Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.

research Gain-Of-Function Variants In The ODC1 Gene Cause A Syndromic Neurodevelopmental Disorder Associated With Macrocephaly, Alopecia, Dysmorphic Features, And Neuroimaging Abnormalities

28 citations , November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A”

ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.

research Diseases Of The Canine Prostate Gland

1 citations , August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science”

The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 1 year 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.