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January 2016 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.
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November 2009 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Young C57BL/6 mice heal better than BALB/c mice, and older mice heal faster but regenerate worse.
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
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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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June 2008 in “Acta Cirurgica Brasileira” Finasteride causes sperm production decrease in Mesocricetus auratus.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Coffee and its by-products are promising for skin health benefits in cosmetics and help reduce environmental impact.
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
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September 2016 in “Symbiosis online journal of veterinary sciences” A cat in Brazil was found with a severe skin condition linked to feline AIDS.
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February 2015 Rosemary is used for digestion, headaches, stress, memory improvement, hair growth, and aromatherapy.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome linked to metastatic cervical cancer is rare and has high risks.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Metastatic cervical cancer can cause rare, severe Cushing's syndrome with high risk of death.
April 2024 in “Contribuciones a las ciencias sociales” Combining essential oils with clay therapy effectively treats dandruff and seborrhea.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Combining genetic and physical trait analysis improves diagnosis accuracy for monogenic diabetes.
January 2024 in “Life sciences” Testosterone affects blood vessel relaxation in hypertensive rats.
October 2023 in “Peer review” PRP is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
June 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Microneedling therapy is effective and safe for treating hair disorders worsened by COVID-19.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety and sleep issues but has side effects; teleconsultation for heart failure can improve quality of life; increased screen time for children during the pandemic led to more clinical complaints; older and severely affected COVID-19 patients are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplants in male pattern baldness typically look normal under a microscope.
September 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” Long-lasting symptoms like fatigue and breathlessness can persist after COVID-19, requiring ongoing medical follow-up.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
June 2021 in “Health and Society” Healthy lifestyle changes, especially weight loss, can improve symptoms and overall health in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, especially if they are overweight or obese.
January 2021 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Levothyroxine effectively treated a dog's skin and hair problems caused by hypothyroidism.
January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy” A 90-year-old man was diagnosed with heart failure due to wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis.
May 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia mostly affects postmenopausal women, with diagnosis often delayed by 3 years.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 12-year-old boy with PAIS successfully developed male characteristics using high-dose testosterone and anastrozole.
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.