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May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
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March 2021 Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Neuropharmacology” Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
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September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Clinical medicine insights” Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” AI can help diagnose women's metabolic disorders earlier but must be used carefully to avoid bias.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
90 citations
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October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
27 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.
16 citations
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April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
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.
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August 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have more insulin resistance and are more likely to have heart-related health issues, with insulin resistance being a bigger factor than β-cell problems.
45 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
43 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
22 citations
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” CE-PTG detects early hair follicle issues in balding areas, helping measure male hair loss.
16 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” lncRNAs are important for understanding and treating skin diseases.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” Herbal treatments like Aloe vera, Bhringraj, Neem, Tea tree oil, Amla, and Hibiscus are promising for safer, effective hair care.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” AI and robotics are improving treatment and monitoring of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “SLEEP” People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to get herpes zoster, but nightmares don't affect the risk.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” Dietary interventions improved hair density and reduced dandruff by balancing scalp microbiota and reducing inflammation.
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
November 2025 in “Y HOC TP HO CHI MINH” Androgenetic alopecia patients have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.