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June 2016 in “Hypertension research” New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Itch is a common symptom in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, often accompanied by burning and pain.
May 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” SFRP-4 might be an early indicator of diabetes and hypertension in men with androgenic alopecia.
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
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March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress turns hair white by depleting color-giving cells in hair follicles through a specific neurotransmitter related to the body's stress response.
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November 1977 in “JAMA” A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.
August 2019 in “Placenta” Being overweight or obese before pregnancy increases the risk of having a C-section and a larger-than-normal baby in Chile's public health system.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Flibanserin's effectiveness for low sexual desire in premenopausal women may vary based on hormone levels, with normal hormone levels showing better responses.
September 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Higher aldosterone levels in urine are linked to a nondipper blood pressure pattern in healthy people.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Hair loss in young adults is linked to harder arteries.
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December 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.
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