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A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.

Using a call center to collect data in a trial for eye disease in diabetics led to high response rates and very little missing information.

Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.

Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Giving docetaxel weekly at 40 mg/m² is manageable and has low toxicity for cancer patients.

As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.

Cold waving solutions quickly reduce cystine to cysteine in hair.

Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and cost-effective treatment for hair and skin issues in older adults in India.

Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.

The FUE technique can effectively restore moustaches in patients with cleft lips and alopecia, with few complications.

Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.

Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.

Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.

A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.

A standard protocol for alopecia areata clinical trials was created to improve consistency and encourage more research.

The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.

Adding more vegetables and fruits improved capybaras' coat quality and health.

Docetaxel is safe and works well for older people with cancer, with manageable side effects.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.

5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.

The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.

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.

Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.