7 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” A guinea pig with ovarian cysts had a uterine infection and abnormal uterus lining due to a piece of hay inside it.
7 citations,
August 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
7 citations,
August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A rare autoimmune condition, Satoyoshi syndrome, can start in adults and improve with immunosuppressive treatment.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” Suriname uses many plants for beauty, with potential for a beauty industry, but more evidence is needed for product effectiveness.
7 citations,
June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
7 citations,
October 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.
7 citations,
August 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cross beam laser is a useful tool for safely measuring scalp stretchiness to improve hair transplant results.
7 citations,
September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
7 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.
7 citations,
March 2013 in “PubMed” A new hair loss treatment with two unique ingredients improved hair growth.
7 citations,
March 2012 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
7 citations,
April 2011 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
7 citations,
January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
7 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
7 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” A man with multiple autoimmune diseases developed liver injury from azathioprine, but his liver improved after stopping the drug.
7 citations,
February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
7 citations,
February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Imiquimod cream can rarely cause temporary hair loss.
7 citations,
August 2008 in “Cases Journal” A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
7 citations,
November 2006 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn with congenital syphilis had unusual hair loss possibly caused by the infection.
7 citations,
July 2006 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A 21-year-old had a rare developmental anomaly with a misplaced sebaceous gland in a hair follicle.
7 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Indian men have 62.1% hair loss, mostly grade II vertex, and less extensive than other populations.
7 citations,
September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Blond hair lightens more with visible light directly, while ultraviolet light lightens it after washing by damaging other hair parts.
7 citations,
January 1996 in “In Practice” The document concludes that a thorough examination and various tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating ear inflammation in pets.
7 citations,
November 1977 in “JAMA” A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
7 citations,
September 1977 in “PubMed” A new technique called hair-lifting was introduced to treat male-pattern baldness and can also give a partial face-lift.
6 citations,
December 2023 in “Lancet. Infectious diseases/The Lancet. Infectious diseases” SIM01 significantly reduced post-COVID symptoms and is safe.
6 citations,
February 2023 in “Plant and Soil” Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 helps plant root growth through volatile compounds.