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January 1971 Hormones, especially androgens, affect hair growth and can cause hair loss or excess hair in both men and women.
October 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Photothermal conditioning of PRP shows promise for improving hair growth but needs more research for confirmation.
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Abnormal scalp whorls can indicate brain development issues but may also be seen in neurologically normal people.
This study evaluated 180 women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in India, revealing significant metabolic and hormonal disruptions. Key findings included a high prevalence of obesity (70%), menstrual irregularities (90%), hirsutism (75%), and insulin resistance (60%). Hormonal imbalances were marked by elevated testosterone and LH levels. Treatment interventions, such as lifestyle modifications, metformin, oral contraceptives, and clomiphene, led to significant improvements in BMI, insulin sensitivity, hyperandrogenic symptoms, ovulation rates, and quality of life. The study emphasizes the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary management strategies to address both metabolic and reproductive aspects of PCOS, particularly in South Asian women.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Basal cell carcinomas in mice can start from hair follicle stem cells and other skin cell types, depending on signaling levels.