March 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” PCOS is a hormonal issue in women that is usually treated with birth control pills, metformin, and lifestyle changes, with early treatment helping to reduce complications and improve life quality.
68 citations
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December 2014 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.
48 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hydroxychloroquine may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and promoting cell death.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Effective PCOS treatments require targeting specific signaling pathways.
38 citations
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June 2004 in “Human Reproduction” The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.
23 citations
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
3 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Gynecologic Surgery” Three to five ovarian punctures are best for improving fertility in women with PCOS without harming the ovaries.
April 2021 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.
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.
77 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
38 citations
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September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
23 citations
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS involves high 11-oxygenated androgens and BPA may worsen it, while IH is not inflammatory.
October 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
14 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
59 citations
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August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Academic Research in Medicine” FAI is a reliable marker for identifying and monitoring hyperandrogenism in obese adolescent females with PCOS.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “iScience” Androgens increase cervical cancer risk and affect its development.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.
August 2025 in “Therapeutics” Low-dose DMSO may help treat castration-resistant prostate cancer by reducing key cancer cell receptors.
9 citations
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March 2009 in “Endocrine Practice” 49 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Targeting androgen receptors shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer, but more research is needed.
November 2024 in “Future Science OA” A rare benign ovarian tumor was found in a pregnant woman, but both mother and baby remained healthy.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “Diagnosis” A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.