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September 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
29 citations,
October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
22 citations,
November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
21 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
20 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
17 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New techniques improve hair restoration success.
15 citations,
January 2002 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
14 citations,
March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation can help transgender patients affirm their gender identity.
12 citations,
February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over 12 years, with follicular unit grafting providing more natural results and potential future advances in automation and genetics.
11 citations,
March 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
9 citations,
September 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Animals” Sodium sulfide slows wound healing, while electric shaving is the safest for preoperative hair removal.
February 2024 in “Hormones” Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
November 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair loss patients may often have Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and proper psychological assessment and treatment can help.
22 citations,
July 2003 in “Military medicine” New treatments are available for managing ingrown hair inflammation.
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January 2024 Long COVID affects many body systems and needs careful management.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
November 2022 in “SAS journal of medicine” There's no link between low iron levels and the hair loss condition, alopecia areata.
July 2017 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The convention highlighted knowledge sharing, networking, and the importance of active participation in dermatology.
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July 2019 in “Toxicology research” Ethanamizuril is safe for rats at 20 mg/kg feed, but higher doses cause hair loss, organ changes, and liver, kidney, and lung damage.
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
December 2022 in “BMC women's health” The CNC® prosthetic system improved body image in breast cancer patients with hair loss from chemotherapy but did not significantly change their psychological wellbeing.
December 1999 in “Eating Disorders” Both books are useful for professionals, but "Exacting Beauty" is more comprehensive and practical.
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January 2022 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.