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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 Selective Venous Sampling Prompting Unilateral Oophorectomy in an Adolescent With PCOS and Markedly Elevated Testosterone

October 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology”

A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.

research Huge Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumors of the Scalp: Report of Six Cases

8 citations , June 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”

Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.

research Putative Paraneoplastic Alopecia in a Cat with Apocrine Adenocarcinoma

1 citations , November 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

The cat's hair loss was linked to a type of cancer.

research Interparietal Nodule in a 49-Year-Old Woman

May 2024 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

A rare scalp tumor was removed from a 49-year-old woman, with a good outlook if benign but needing careful monitoring if malignant.

research Women's Health: A Holistic View

January 2023 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira”

The document concludes that women's health needs a holistic approach, considering all life stages, promoting lifestyle changes, regular exercise, proper diet, and vaccinations, with health professionals playing a key role in education and guidance.

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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.