May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
January 2021 in “International journal of medical science and health research” A patient with sickle cell trait and low vitamin D might have lupus, a rare combination that needs more attention.
September 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A patient with a skin condition had unusual scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” There are various tools available to help psoriasis patients manage their condition, but their effectiveness is unclear and they face issues like lack of financial support.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
December 2014 in “PubMed” A scalp biopsy can help confirm hair loss types when other methods don't provide a clear diagnosis.
June 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with a rare chromosome condition also had a rare type of hair loss.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Improve patient comfort during medical care.
January 2014 in “Progress of Digestive Endoscopy” Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
December 2013 in “American journal of transplantation” The patient improved after antiviral treatment for a viral infection.
Treating hair loss in PCOS involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medication, and possibly hair care strategies.
The project improved provider knowledge about PCOS but didn't significantly change diagnosis and management practices.
The combination of high-dose toremifene and capecitabine was effective for advanced recurrent breast cancer.
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 95 citations,
December 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
86 citations,
May 2013 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.
66 citations,
December 2003 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.
49 citations,
September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
37 citations,
September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and budesonide, which improved after stopping the medications.
35 citations,
May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A cancer patient died from a severe skin reaction after taking the drug cetuximab.
26 citations,
June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of insulin-sensitizing drugs for treating adolescents with PCOS.
23 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.
22 citations,
April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
21 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
18 citations,
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus erythematosus greatly reduces patients' quality of life.
18 citations,
April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Psoriasis or contact dermatitis can override alopecia areata, allowing hair growth.