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August 2004 in “BJU international” Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Ovarian Leydig cell tumors are hard to diagnose with just advanced imaging; expert ultrasound and clinical evaluation are essential.
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
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2 citations,
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December 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
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September 2008 in “The American journal of surgical pathology” Hair follicle hyperplasia is common in both benign and malignant skin lymphoproliferative disorders, with a proposed new term "pseudolymphomatous adnexitis."
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August 2020 in “Curēus” The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
4 citations,
March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
89 citations,
June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.
1 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “Case Reports” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.
1 citations,
June 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery due to the stress of the operation.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
July 2022 in “International journal of surgery science” An elderly man had a rare, large skin cyst on his lower back, which was removed by surgery.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
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September 2014 in “PloS one” The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.
March 2022 in “Folia Medica Indonesiana” The lump on a woman's scalp was a rare, potentially cancerous tumor from the hair follicle, not a common cyst.
1 citations,
January 2002 in “European Urology Supplements” Tamsulosin works faster, but both drugs have similar effects after 6 months.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
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October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
January 2000 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document highlights various patents for new compounds with potential treatments for multiple diseases, including cancer, hormonal disorders, and diabetes.
51 citations,
March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Enzyme injections can effectively treat epidermoid cysts without surgery.
15 citations,
July 2013 in “Cell Reports” Indian Hedgehog helps control skin cell growth and protects against aggressive skin cancer.
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January 2019 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The mTOR pathway may be involved in the development of hair follicle tumors, with higher activity in malignant tumors.