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September 2018 in “Medicine” Childhood ptosis can vary from a minor cosmetic issue to a serious condition and may signal other health problems.
6 citations,
April 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid helped hair growth in alopecia patient; more research needed.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride's link to depression is questionable due to study flaws and potential bias.
393 citations,
November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
363 citations,
May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.
41 citations,
October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
27 citations,
June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” Finasteride use may lead to less alcohol consumption in men with lasting sexual side effects.
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
13 citations,
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” Bimatoprost 0.03% helps grow eyebrow hair.
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September 2006 in “Clinical Pediatrics” Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
6 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems, including serious conditions, and patients should be monitored closely.
5 citations,
April 2016 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” Hair loss is significantly linked to lower levels of certain genes in hair follicles.
3 citations,
December 2001 in “Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine” Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “Scientific reports” Scalp hair sweating is a significant predictor of hair cortisol levels.
1 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” Some teenagers with anorexia nervosa have worse cognitive abilities, especially in visual and spatial tasks, and this is more common in those with a lower body weight.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” RY-023, a specific drug, can improve early stage memory learning without affecting general activity in rats, but it's less effective for later learning stages and doesn't impact memory recall.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.
266 citations,
November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
232 citations,
January 2016 in “BMC Bioinformatics” The method can effectively extract biomedical information without needing expert annotation, performing better than previous models.
130 citations,
January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
119 citations,
January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
79 citations,
March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.
65 citations,
July 2013 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
64 citations,
January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some patients taking antipsychotic medications experience skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe.