5 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Andrologia” Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.
April 2026 in “AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment” PCOS-related infertility is managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Flibanserin's effectiveness for low sexual desire in premenopausal women may vary based on hormone levels, with normal hormone levels showing better responses.
78 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Future acne treatments should aggressively target inflammation to prevent scarring.
37 citations
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October 2006 in “Steroids” New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.
30 citations
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April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
30 citations
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February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
22 citations
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Human hair follicles have a unique metabolism that changes between growth stages and may contribute to baldness.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
2 citations
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February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Ciclosporin can cause excessive hair growth even with testosterone blockers.
125 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
71 citations
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November 2009 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
15 citations
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October 2010 in “Archives of Toxicology” A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
5 citations
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November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sebaceous glands can heal and regenerate after injury using their own stem cells and help from hair follicle cells.
70 citations
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November 1984 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Vitamin D3 affects cell differentiation in specific skin areas.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
Plant compounds may help manage PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual issues.
February 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Different treatments for PCOS should be tailored to the individual, including lifestyle changes and various medications.