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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.
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July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
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June 1976 in “JAMA” Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.
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November 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A combination of oral cyclosporin and PUVA treatment worked well for a severe skin condition called generalized pustular psoriasis.
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June 1952 in “The BMJ” Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
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April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's significant hair loss was linked to rapid weight loss and hormone injections.
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May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
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July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” Rapid weight loss from dieting and hormonal injections can cause significant hair loss in women.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
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May 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin problems can indicate different diseases inside the body.
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June 1989 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” Some patients temporarily lost hair after a certain bowel surgery, but it grew back without needing special treatment.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
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January 2009 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Art often hides male pattern baldness, but van Gogh's work links it to depression.
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April 2022 in “Rheumatology” Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery due to the stress of the operation.
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April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
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January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
Topical Minoxidil is effective for hair loss after COVID-19.
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document explains how to claim CME credit by diagnosing and treating hair loss conditions in two patient cases.
December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.
April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoids help treat psoriasis effectively, but they can cause side effects and need more research on safe use with other treatments.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” Stopping tetracycline can lead to the disappearance of flat warts.
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August 2014 in “Cell metabolism” Turning white fat into brown-like fat could help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.