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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” The letter suggests that psychiatric issues, not a sleep disorder, were likely the cause of a patient's self-inflicted leg ulcers.
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research” Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration should include the parietal eminence area for better balance in frontal and lateral profiles and to improve the head's contours.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.
June 2021 in “EBioMedicine” The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The document concludes that forcing doctors to assist in euthanasia against their will is dangerous and goes against democratic values.
October 2020 in “M/C Journal” Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
September 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Omics techniques are needed to understand the scalp microbiome's role in alopecia areata for new treatments.
Fenugreek seed extract safely reduces ovarian volume and cyst size in women with PCOS.
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article suggests that hair transplant surgery may not be purely cosmetic because it treats a disease and calls for clearer guidelines on its classification.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The letter concludes that the aesthetics sector needs better regulation and higher-level training to ensure patient safety.
January 2012 in “Medizinisch Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft eBooks” The book provides a guide on men's health, covering both new and traditional issues, and emphasizes a multifaceted approach to understanding and addressing these problems.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
January 2008 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Children receive less than half of recommended health care, and routine hormonal testing for female-pattern hair loss is unnecessary without other androgen excess symptoms.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Melatonin may help treat hair loss and needs more research.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
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September 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter criticizes generalizations about older patients' abilities and calls for respectful, individualized care, while the original authors defend the need to adapt communication for those with impairments.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The conclusion suggests that the zinc lozenge study is valid despite imperfect blinding, as many participants could not correctly identify their lozenge type.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
Abortion access should be defended on public health grounds, and medical evaluations are crucial in psychiatric cases to avoid misdiagnosis.
June 1990 in “Health Marketing Quarterly” Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
August 1988 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis, but skepticism and funding issues limit tech use in clinics, and outdated single-drug cancer treatments may cause unnecessary side effects.
Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sun exposure and corticosteroid use are linked to a skin condition, aseptic necrosis can happen with different wart treatments, and hair loss might be caused by hormone injections and dieting.
Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.
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August 2011 in “Parasitology Research” Mint essential oils can kill parasites that cause cystic echinococcosis, with M. pulegium oil being more effective than M. piperita oil.