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GlossaryUrsodeoxycholic Acid (ursodiol)

bile acid used to treat liver and gallbladder conditions

Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA), also known as ursodiol, is a bile acid used to treat certain liver and gallbladder conditions. It helps dissolve gallstones and improve liver function by reducing the production of cholesterol and promoting the flow of bile.

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research A Case of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Patient with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica

5 citations, January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Frontal fibrosing alopecia might be linked to autoimmune diseases.

research Dermatoses of Pregnancy

33 citations, August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.

research Skin Eruptions Specific to Pregnancy: An Overview

6 citations, September 2013 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist”

Pregnancy can cause unique skin issues, some of which may risk the mother and baby's health and need careful treatment.

research Dermatological Manifestations Associated With Pregnancy

August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.

research Plica Neuropathica: Novel Presentation of a Rare Disease

14 citations, August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.

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