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Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
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research Skin Signs Due to Starvation
Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
research Hair Cycle and Alopecia X in Dogs
Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
research Drug Therapy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Low-dose flutamide-metformin therapy effectively improved PCOS symptoms in adolescent girls.
research Measurement and Comparison of Various Androgen Levels in Women with Severe Acne, Hirsutism, and Androgenic Alopecia
Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2016 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
research Cutaneous Xanthomas With Concurrent Demodicosis and Dermatophytosis in a Cat
A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
research A Clinician's Approach to the Investigation of Otitis Externa
The document concludes that a thorough examination and various tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating ear inflammation in pets.
research Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
research The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE), Defective in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy Patients, Is Expressed in Human Epidermal and Follicular Keratinocytes and Associates With the Intermediate Filament Protein Cytokeratin 17
AIRE protein, defective in APECED patients, is found in skin and hair cells and interacts with cytokeratin 17.
research Novel Splicing-Site Mutation in DCAF17 Gene Causing Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in a Large Consanguineous Family
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
research Lifestyle Changes and Nutrition in Polycystic Ovarian Disorder: A Holistic Review
Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and proper sleep can help manage PCOD.
research Living with Grief: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Lived Experience of PCOS
Women with PCOS need more support to cope with isolation, helplessness, and grief, and to build resilience.
research Spironolactone Therapy for Hirsutism in a Hyperandrogenic Woman
Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
research Practical Management of Hair Loss
The document outlines a method for diagnosing hair loss and suggests specific treatments based on the diagnosis.
research Utility of Fur as a Biomarker for Persistent Organic Pollutants in Australian Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus)
Australian fur seals' fur shows high levels of pollutants, which may be linked to hair loss in young female seals.
research An Unusual Presentation of X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: It's Not Just Infertility
PCOS affects many aspects of health, not just fertility, and needs comprehensive treatment.
research Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Toxicities of Targeted Anticancer Therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
research The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What’s New?
New treatments for PCOS show promise, including both medication and non-medication options.
research Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Human and Animal Placental and Umbilical Extracts in Cosmetics
The safety of placental and umbilical extracts in cosmetics is uncertain, requiring more research.
research Hair Loss: An Overview
Hair loss can often be reversed with the right treatment.
research Steroidogenic Factor-1 Lineage Origin of Skin Lesions in Carney Complex Syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
research Pathophysiology and Nutritional Approaches in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.
research Acne Syndromes and Mosaicism
Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
research The Effects of Environmental Pollutants and Exposures on Hair Follicle Pathophysiology
Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
research Reconsidering PCOS Etiology, Diagnosis, Clinical Subgroups, and Subgroup-Specific Treatments
Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.
research Innovative Approach for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment: Brown Adipose Tissue
Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) could potentially treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by controlling energy balance and lipid homeostasis, but more human research is needed.
research Hair and Nail Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.