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October 2018 in “Emergency medicine news” A 65-year-old man with sudden abdominal pain and seizures was diagnosed with a rare, non-traumatic splenic rupture and treated without surgery.
January 2014 in “IOSR journal of pharmacy” Adalimumab can cause complete hair loss in rare cases.
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February 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
December 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment significantly improved Female Pattern Hair Loss in a study, but more trials are needed for confirmation.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone safely and effectively treats hair loss in female scarring alopecia patients.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and reduces hair loss in women, but more research needed.
December 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp cooling reduces chemotherapy-induced hair loss without increasing risk of skin metastases.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Finasteride 5mg/day improves hair loss in normoandrogenic Asian women.
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March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
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September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
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