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October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
1 citations,
August 2007 in “Indian Journal of Pediatrics” A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
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September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
November 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation effectively treated a bald patch in an 18-year-old woman with Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
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January 1998 in “BioDrugs” Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
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March 2020 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Early hair loss common in Chinese males, linked to family history and smoking; early treatment advised.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “Congenital Anomalies” Get head MRI for babies with achondroplasia early, use free immunoglobulin light chains to detect certain neurodevelopmental disorders, and video calls work for speech therapy in patients with facial anomalies.
Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication, and monitoring for associated health risks.
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August 2011 in “Endocrine Practice” Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Endocrine” Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.
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February 2012 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
57 citations,
January 1995 in “The American journal of medicine” Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.
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August 2016 in “Journal of nanomedicine research” Zinc oxide nanoparticle biscuits improved growth and health in zinc-deficient rats without toxicity.
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January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Women with early onset androgenetic alopecia have worse lipid profiles.
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June 1994 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.
November 2017 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” Skin infections and eczema were most common in all ages, acne in teens and young adults, and nutritional skin problems and infestations in children.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using a stimulating cream shampoo before applying Minoxidil helps it penetrate hair follicles better, enhancing its hair growth-promoting effect.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
September 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The document provides a comprehensive index of medical and surgical topics, including hair removal, hair restoration, and various treatments for injuries and conditions.
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April 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause hair loss and scalp pain due to inflammation and changes in hair follicle receptors, but these symptoms typically resolve in 2 to 4 months.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Some skin diseases may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and related health issues.
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
April 2021 in “Anatolian current medical journal :” A patient developed hair loss after hepatitis C treatment with sofosbuvir and ribavirin.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.