27 citations,
August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
27 citations,
September 2000 in “JAMA” The document suggests changing medical education to balance generalists and specialists, focusing on patient needs.
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
12 citations,
July 2019 in “Acta Neurologica Belgica” Levodopa for Parkinson's disease might be linked to skin issues like melanoma, but it's unclear if the drug or the disease causes them.
11 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of Hepatology” Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.
10 citations,
January 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” No clear link between finasteride use and acute pancreatitis risk.
3 citations,
January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal” Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.
3 citations,
March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Antihelminthic drugs treat worm infections but face challenges like low treatment coverage and potential drug resistance, with various side effects reported for different drugs.
1 citations,
March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.
December 2023 in “EPRA international journal of multidisciplinary research” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, has genetic links, and can be managed but not cured.
January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin” Follicle Stimulating Hormone is important for fertility.
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October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.