54 citations
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February 1993 in “Endocrine reviews” Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
51 citations
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
27 citations
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
26 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
Finasteride may improve prostate cancer therapy by enhancing testosterone's benefits and reducing risks.
32 citations
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November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
45 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Natural Product Communications” Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” PCOS can cause excess hair growth, oily skin, hair loss, acne, and dark skin patches.
3 citations
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July 2007 in “Endocrine updates” PCOS leads to various immediate and long-term health problems, affecting quality of life and increasing costs.
June 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia are more effective, but more research is needed for safe, standardized treatments.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to androgens, with the connection between the muscle and hair follicle determining if the loss is reversible.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” CBD may help reduce stress and pain in women with PCOS.
March 2013 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Hormones significantly affect hair growth and loss, with potential for new treatments.
13 citations
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September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Women with more 3α,17β-androstanediol glucuronide compared to sex hormone binding globulin are more likely to have female pattern baldness.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Understanding alopecia is crucial to improving care and addressing hair loss concerns.
May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.
5 citations
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June 2010 in “Endocrinología y Nutrición” Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical Chemistry” Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.
57 citations
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November 2017 in “Nature Communications” Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.
November 1993 in “PubMed” Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
October 2025 in “Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century” Oral contraceptives can effectively treat acne by reducing oil production.
53 citations
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October 1984 in “Endocrine reviews” Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
13 citations
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January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine” Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” PCOS affects many aspects of health, not just fertility, and needs comprehensive treatment.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Renaming frontal fibrosing alopecia to a syndrome could improve diagnosis and treatment.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.