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The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
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September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that breast pain should be managed with personalized treatment, starting with non-drug methods and progressing to medication if necessary, while considering side effects and patient needs.
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January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.
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