January 2023 in “Journal of Integrative Medicine and Research” Vitiligo and lupus can occur together, requiring careful treatment to manage both conditions.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man got heart and swelling issues from a hair loss medication, so doctors advise careful use, especially in people with past health problems.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with juvenile lupus, showing only hair loss as a symptom.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” There's a significant link between severe hair loss and metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia, suggesting early health checks could prevent future issues.
April 2021 in “Indian pediatrics case reports” A child's hair loss after Kawasaki disease may help understand the disease's autoimmune causes.
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
September 2016 in “Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases” A young girl developed serious bone inflammation in her skull after a skin graft, which is a rare but severe condition.
February 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar and mostly mild side effects.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss at the front hairline, and no effective treatment exists.
June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil and growth factors improved hair density and thickness in a girl with hereditary hair loss.
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November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
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November 2004 in “Medicine” Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
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August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
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September 2013 in “Advances in nutrition” Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” PAD is common but often missed, needing lifestyle changes and medication for better outcomes.
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January 2020 in “Advances in chronic kidney disease” Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.
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April 2002 in “Urology” Selenium and vitamin E supplements have mixed effects on prostate cancer risk and may not be beneficial for everyone.
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March 2018 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” L-Cysteine may have health benefits, but its effectiveness is still debated due to limited clinical trial data.
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July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
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July 1972 in “Biochemistry” Transamidases help form strong crosslinks in hair proteins, crucial for hair strength.
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
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October 2020 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Choosing the right tools is crucial for accurately measuring lupus activity and damage.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
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February 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Early recognition and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease is crucial to improve survival and health outcomes.
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May 2002 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
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July 2016 in “Molecular biology of the cell” A protein in plants needs to bind two lipids to help with root hair growth, and this process is similar across different plant species.