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January 2016 in “PubMed” The best way to treat androgenetic alopecia, a common type of hair loss, is through early intervention and a comprehensive approach, but some supplements may reduce the effectiveness of medical treatments.
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January 2023 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” Treating stubborn hair loss involves both medical and emotional support options.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
August 2023 in “Jurnal kedokteran dan kesehatan/Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan” Medical students need better stress management and support to improve well-being and performance.
May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Medical treatments can help manage frontal fibrosing alopecia, but hair transplantation should be done cautiously and only if the disease is inactive.
June 2011 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Medical practitioners need to understand basic statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials and avoid unethical designs.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
June 1998 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.
April 1998 in “Journal of women's health” Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
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February 1980 in “BMJ. British medical journal” Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
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January 2021 in “Dalhousie Medical Journal” Alopecia, a hair loss issue, needs both medical and psychological treatments due to the limited effectiveness of drugs alone.
October 2019 in “Academic medicine” The medical student learned to balance medical knowledge with empathy when delivering difficult news to patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors better understand and treat nail fungus.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
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March 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Several medical books were reviewed, each praised for their contributions to their fields.
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
Proper medical treatments can control and even reverse female pattern hair loss, but it's important to check for related conditions like excessive male hormone production, especially in severe cases.
177 citations,
July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.
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September 2000 in “JAMA” The document suggests changing medical education to balance generalists and specialists, focusing on patient needs.
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.