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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
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January 2020 in “Advances in chronic kidney disease” Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia regrew her hair after taking a higher dose of tocilizumab.
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September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.