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October 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D receptor may increase the risk of chronic hair loss.
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August 2007 in “European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.
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April 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems like itching, dry skin, and hair loss are more common in hepatitis C patients after interferon treatment, but lichen planus is not linked to the infection.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Chronic inflammatory skin diseases are caused by disrupted interactions between skin cells and immune cells.
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May 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in CTE patients.
November 2023 in “Indian journal of surgery” Platelet-rich gel is an effective treatment for healing scalp wounds with exposed skull.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tapinarof cream at 1% concentration is effective and better tolerated for treating atopic dermatitis than the 2% concentration.
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February 2017 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” Mustard gas exposure causes hair loss, but treating with N-acetylcysteine can prevent it.
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January 2016 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.
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January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Cannabinoids may help treat chronic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
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January 2007 in “Archives of Andrology” Finasteride may negatively affect male fertility.
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March 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Almost all patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis have at least one skin problem.