21 citations,
July 2005 in “European Journal of Emergency Medicine” Hair-tourniquet syndrome can cause serious toe injuries in infants but can be treated if found early.
21 citations,
January 1988 in “Stress Medicine” Stress affects skin health and emotional well-being should be considered in skin disease treatment.
19 citations,
April 1995 in “Clinical Genetics” Two siblings were the first reported cases of inheriting both eye coloboma and loose anagen syndrome together.
18 citations,
April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.
18 citations,
November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” A common cause of skin infections in the U.S. is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, and prevention focuses on cleanliness and avoiding close contact.
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January 2020 in “PloS one” Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
14 citations,
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14 citations,
February 2007 in “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery” A baby's toe was saved from serious damage by quickly removing a hair wrapped tightly around it.
14 citations,
September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that following specific surgical guidelines can improve scalp surgery results and reduce complications.
14 citations,
January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
13 citations,
September 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
12 citations,
October 2004 in “Experimental Gerontology” Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
11 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Almost all patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis have at least one skin problem.
11 citations,
February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
11 citations,
July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.
10 citations,
June 2000 in “Primary Care” The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
10 citations,
November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
8 citations,
January 2008 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
7 citations,
December 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” In 2022, aesthetic procedures increased, with nonsurgical ones rising and surgical ones falling, but surgeries still made most of the revenue.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
7 citations,
April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
6 citations,
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that a new training model could improve dermatology residents' skills in nail procedures and lead to more nail cases being treated by dermatologists.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” Most people with hypothyroidism have skin problems like dry skin and hair loss.
6 citations,
September 2009 in “European journal of histochemistry” CD90 is present on specific cells in dog hair follicles.
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July 2016 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
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