February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Pregnant women with PCOS have higher levels of Neurokinin B in the placenta, especially with female babies.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” PCOS in women from Karnataka is influenced by genetics, family history, and insulin resistance, requiring better diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
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October 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Endocrine disorders can cause various skin and hair issues.
March 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” A new method helps manage skin side effects from hormonal cancer therapy, improving patient care.
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February 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EF and PXE not closely related.
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March 2009 in “BMC Public Health” Male pattern baldness in elderly Japanese men is linked to a sulfur gas and worsened by gut and metabolic issues.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Interest in new and personalized treatments for hair loss is growing.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Recognizing and treating pregnancy-related skin conditions is important to reduce health risks for mothers and babies.
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
February 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors should recognize various nail disorders, new allergens, and metabolic syndrome in patients, and use botulinum toxin carefully in aesthetic procedures.
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July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are complex eating disorders with increasing incidence among young females, significant morbidity, and varying mortality rates, requiring more research for better treatment.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Researchers found specific genes in the part of hair follicles that could help treat hair disorders.
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
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January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
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March 2015 in “PLoS ONE” Thyroxine can adjust the body's peripheral clock, potentially helping treat clock-related diseases.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
Hair loss in women with PCOS is linked to high androgen levels but the relationship is unclear.
July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
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October 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.
January 2026 in “Addiction Biology” Finasteride may help reduce alcohol cravings and related brain activity.
January 2023 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have higher triglycerides, suggesting a link to lipid metabolism.