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June 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
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1 citations,
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January 2018 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Daily subcutaneous testosterone effectively restores testosterone levels in men.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
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March 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.
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January 2018 in “Biomedical Research (Aligarh)” Women with early-onset baldness should be checked for early bone loss, but bone density doesn't change with baldness severity.
19 citations,
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
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October 2011 in “Allergologia et immunopathologia” A girl with Netherton syndrome was able to eat wheat without allergies after a special treatment.
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March 2020 in “JAAD case reports” A leukemia patient showed skin peeling similar to kwashiorkor, a severe protein deficiency.
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with chronic hair shedding have lower antioxidant levels in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
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January 2010 in “Pharmacognosy Research” The tobacco leaf extract may help hair grow and could treat hair loss.
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1 citations,
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January 2018 in “Science of the total environment” Australian fur seals' fur shows high levels of pollutants, which may be linked to hair loss in young female seals.
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January 1980 in “Science of the total environment” Analyzing trace elements in human hair is complex and needs a standardized method.
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