14 citations,
March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” A married couple both developed alopecia areata, possibly due to shared stress.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The mTOR signaling pathway might play a role in radiation dermatitis, but more research is needed.
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is more common in women aged 31-40, often worsened by sunlight, and confirmed by specific lab tests.
43 citations,
October 1955 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Germ-free rats need biotin for growth and have different vitamin metabolism compared to regular rats.
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November 2011 in “Human Fertility” Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Baldness is common in Korean men (60.5%), and those with a family history are 3.1 times more likely to have hairline recession.
March 2020 in “Poster presentations” Accurate diagnosis of SLE requires extensive testing due to its complex symptoms.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermatology referrals improve patient care, but non-dermatologists need better training in skin conditions.
October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Local anesthesia is effective, safe, and cost-saving for plastic surgery.
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July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia have more personality disorders and mental health symptoms; treatment may help.
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November 2009 in “Journal of diabetes and its complications” Patients with Type 1 diabetes should be screened for pernicious anemia.
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.
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January 2010 in “The anatomical record” Most dogs have hair whorls on their chest and limbs, with shelter dogs and short-haired dogs having more chest whorls.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often affects the scalp, eyebrows, arms, legs, and beard, with many having family members with hair loss.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” Females with androgenic alopecia have significantly lower vitamin D3 and ferritin levels.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral health affects overall well-being, with tooth loss impacting quality of life, nutrition, and health.
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October 2003 in “Birth Defects Research” Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth is controlled by specific gene clusters and proteins, and cysteine affects hair gene expression in sheep.
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July 2016 in “Current pharmaceutical design” The document concludes that managing hirsutism in PCOS involves long-term treatment guided by severity, using oral contraceptives and possibly antiandrogens, with attention to individual patient needs.
44 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
40 citations,
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's hair generally gets thinner and less dense starting in their mid-thirties, with hair loss becoming more common as they age due to both genetics and environment.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.
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February 1983 in “The BMJ” Asian immigrant mothers in Leicestershire need better obstetric care to reduce higher perinatal mortality risks.
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October 2017 in “JAMA dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.
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April 1993 in “Clinics in dermatology” Rosacea is a common skin condition mainly causing facial redness.
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March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” People with pemphigus are more likely to have conditions like hypothyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes.
33 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes in men.
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January 2000 in “Mosby eBooks” The document covers all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, from basic techniques to specific procedures for various body parts.
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients reduced searches for dermatology issues during COVID-19, indicating a need for better telehealth services.