September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dermatologists can help diagnose endocrine disorders like PCOS and metabolic syndrome by looking at skin symptoms.
November 2015 in “International journal of science and research” Adult acne is mostly inflammatory, affects women more, and often scars, needing good treatment to prevent damage.
January 2015 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Women with PCOS often have irregular periods, a higher chance of infertility and miscarriages, and may improve fertility with lifestyle changes and treatment.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
November 2012 in “Econometric Theory” Herman Bierens had a successful career in econometrics, contributed to education, and plans to continue research after retirement.
July 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
March 2009 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” Pregnancies in a woman with the Donohue mutation were managed with genetic testing, resulting in three healthy infants.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.
Children under 18 had milder SARS with no deaths, but teenagers faced higher severe illness risk, and effective treatments were uncertain.
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Mothers and newborns with dental fillings have higher mercury in their hair, but adding fillings during pregnancy doesn't raise mercury levels further.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.
January 1990 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Retinoids are important for treating skin conditions but should be used with caution due to serious side effects and risks during pregnancy.
April 1981 in “Pediatric research” Copper treatments increase copper in all tissues, but brindled female mice accumulate much more copper in their kidneys without clinical effects, unlike brindled male mice where brain copper deficiency is clinically significant.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
October 1971 in “The BMJ” Hair loss can be linked to hormonal changes, and physical conditions like heart defects can cause depression.
February 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride at 2.5mg/day may help postmenopausal women with hair loss.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.
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January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.