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July 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A man's rare tumor caused unusual nerve-related symptoms that improved after surgery.
March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with early-onset hair loss have higher risk of heart issues, so early screening is important.
March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA patients have higher rates of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis, suggesting early screening and prevention is important.
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October 1985 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss links to high blood pressure, high fat levels, and metabolic issues, suggesting early heart disease screening.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin changes in Pseudoxanthoma elasticum patients can indicate the severity of related health issues.
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August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery due to the stress of the operation.
August 2017 in “Nursing2023” Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.
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February 2019 in “Translational Stroke Research” Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss, prostate size, and urinary issues are related due to androgen effects.
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October 2006 in “Journal of Surgical Oncology” Different scalp reconstruction methods work well, but the best one depends on the patient's unique needs.
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April 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
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November 1984 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure, increases heart rate, and improves blood flow in dogs.
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July 2018 in “American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology” Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding scalp anatomy is crucial for successful and safe scalp surgery.
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
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August 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful planning and consideration of male brow anatomy are essential for successful facial rejuvenation with cosmetic surgery.
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July 2013 in “Clinical Neuroradiology” A man developed a rare blood vessel connection on his scalp after hair transplants, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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October 2015 in “Clinical Case Reports” A woman with acromegaly experienced severe hair loss from a drug called Lanreotide Autogel, which improved after stopping the treatment.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help hair loss by increasing blood flow and reducing harmful factors.
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January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.
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September 2015 in “Case Reports” A man fainted and felt unwell after using a strong hair growth product, but got better when he stopped using it.
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December 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” Prediabetes may be a risk factor for hair loss.
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May 1980 in “American Journal of Nursing” Scalp tourniquets did not significantly prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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January 2018 in “European journal of pediatric surgery reports” A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.