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February 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using anabolic steroids 'Sus' and 'Deca' for bodybuilding caused severe acne in a man.
January 2020 in “Mastology” Flow cytometry was effective in diagnosing metastatic breast cancer in a bone marrow sample.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
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May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.
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February 2015 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” The conclusion of the case is not provided in the summary.
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March 2013 in “International journal of surgical pathology” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be diagnosed without gastrointestinal polyps if there is severe mucosal atrophy and edema.
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October 2019 in “Case Reports” A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
142 citations,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” The document concludes that adenosine receptor agonists have potential for treating various conditions, but only a few are approved due to challenges like side effects and the need for selective activation.
83 citations,
December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
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March 1986 in “Clinical Cardiology” An adult with Kawasaki disease experienced temporary heart failure but recovered without lasting heart damage.
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February 2019 in “Journal of patient-reported outcomes” Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer commonly experience fatigue, hair loss, and pain, which significantly affect daily activities.
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January 2013 in “Revista Brasileira De Terapia Intensiva” Eating pacu-manteiga fish can cause Haff disease, leading to severe muscle damage.
10 citations,
June 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A man's rare tumor caused unusual nerve-related symptoms that improved after surgery.
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July 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.
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March 2022 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Doctors should consider SLE in males even if antinuclear antibody tests are negative.
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December 2021 in “Kathmandu University medical journal” Adult earlobe can have a benign cyst that is usually removed by surgery.
May 2024 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” A man's health improved after treating his undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency, which caused fatigue and weight loss.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
February 2022 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 90-year-old woman's hand lesion was a rare, aggressive skin cancer treated successfully with surgery.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication, can cause skin blood clots and immune-related blood vessel inflammation.
204 citations,
May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
138 citations,
February 2007 in “European journal of cancer” EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.
45 citations,
March 2003 in “Pediatrics” Baby's toe injury linked to mom's hair loss; check baby's toes and be careful with fruit gel snacks.
44 citations,
October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
35 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.