Accurate diagnosis and timely, tailored treatments improve outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology.
September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concluded that stem cells are crucial for skin repair, regeneration, and may help in developing advanced skin substitutes.
August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
Higher methionine in pregnant rabbits' diets improves baby rabbits' hair growth.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Babies born after 38 weeks to mothers under 36 years old and not delivered by C-section have a higher risk of neonatal occipital alopecia.
January 2009 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” In 2009, there were new medical devices, treatments for gynecological conditions, updated health guidelines, and legal developments in women's health.
January 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Pediatrics” Neonatal lupus symptoms usually resolve, but some children may develop other autoimmune diseases later.
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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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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
June 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” Older, overweight women with children and a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss.
August 2020 in “Current psychopharmacology” Pregnancy and nursing increase certain brain activities in rats, but these changes disappear when the babies are taken away.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
August 2021 in “Journal of maternal and child health” Obesity increases the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and anemia in women who can have children.
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November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
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June 2001 in “Neuroscience Letters” Finasteride may affect fetal brain development and increase arousal, but more research is needed for safety confirmation.
21 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Hair and serum levels of zinc, copper, and iron are similar in people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals.
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November 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman developed a persistent skin rash and hair loss from a condition linked to her increased L-tryptophan intake.
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May 1986 in “Experientia” Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
8 citations,
December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” Extra virgin olive oil may boost the immune system and help fight infections like COVID-19.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Case Reports” Hair loss, known as androgenic alopecia, can start in teenage years and may not always be hormone-related. It's important to do extra tests in young cases and remember it can greatly affect a teenager's mental health.
6 citations,
March 2009 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
3 citations,
November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
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May 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and affect existing skin conditions, with limited treatment options due to the need for fetal safety.
November 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Multimedia education greatly improves women's knowledge and management of PCOS.
September 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Lifestyle changes improve reproductive function and hormonal balance in obese women with PCOS.
June 2022 in “Biomedical reports” STK11 gene variations do not predict how well metformin will work for PCOS, but may affect hair loss and excess hair growth.