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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.
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Hair loss can occur after treating diabetic ketoacidosis, especially with rapid weight loss and high soft drink intake.
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A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
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Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
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