OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
January 2022 in “Journal of family medicine” Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause chronic inflammation, mental health issues, and changes in gut bacteria, but a holistic lifestyle change can significantly improve these conditions.
72 citations,
November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
5 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” A woman developed a cyst in her parotid gland after a botox injection, which was successfully removed with surgery.
46 citations,
April 1982 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
8 citations,
March 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The 14-3-3σ gene is essential for preventing hair loss.
8 citations,
April 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The first pediatric case of naevus trichilemmocysticus was documented.
November 2023 in “International surgery journal” A man's neck lump was a trichilemmal cyst, not cancer, and should be fully removed due to rare risk of becoming malignant.
November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” A well-equipped resident's bag enhances clinical skills, preparation, confidence, and learning for junior doctors.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, non-inherited condition causing various symptoms like polyps, hair loss, and weight loss.
December 2017 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
October 2017 in “Springer eBooks” A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Micronutrient supplements significantly improved PCOS symptoms in women.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Fine needle aspiration with rapid on-site evaluation is useful for diagnosing pilomatrixoma.
January 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The book provides a detailed guide on managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and is useful for physicians.
2 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health” High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia regrew her hair after taking a higher dose of tocilizumab.
4 citations,
August 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Ivacaftor can protect against noise-induced hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress.
April 2021 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Women with newly diagnosed PCOS may have worse gum health than those treated for PCOS.
56 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
13 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands in our skin, developing during pregnancy and active in puberty, produce sebum for skin lubrication, temperature control, and fighting germs, also help in hormone regulation, and their dysfunction can cause conditions like acne and hair loss.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
1 citations,
June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
104 citations,
May 2019 in “F1000Research” Losing weight, fixing varicoceles, and using advanced sperm selection methods improve male infertility treatment outcomes.
1 citations,
July 1965 in “Postgraduate medicine” Most skin conditions can be managed with general medical knowledge.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” A young man's cheek papule was identified as a benign hair follicle tumor using a skin surface microscope.
3 citations,
April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” Ayurveda treats PCOS by balancing body elements and using lifestyle changes and herbs.
1 citations,
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.