34 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
29 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.
17 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.
December 2020 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
25 citations
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November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.
1 citations
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April 2006 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.
14 citations
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September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
January 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS can prevent complications and improve symptoms.
10 citations
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May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” PSA could be a marker for hyperandrogenism in women, but more research is needed.
December 2024 in “Tạp chí Y Dược Huế” Stress greatly reduces the quality of life in women with PCOS-related infertility.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Biology and medicine” High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine” Obese and lean women with PCOS have different symptoms and need different treatments.
98 citations
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July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
10 citations
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April 2006 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
April 2006 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
December 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” PCOS significantly harms married women's quality of life, affecting mental health, fertility, and body image.
8 citations
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January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Thyroid dysfunction worsens symptoms in women with PCOS, so regular thyroid checks are important.
August 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” PCOS is common in young women, especially those aged 21-30, and often involves symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” A new system helps better diagnose and treat female androgenization conditions like PCOS.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Nursing and Healthcare” Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise improve PCOS symptoms and fertility.
14 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.