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November 2017 in “Hong Kong Medical Journal” Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
November 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Modified Changfa Zirong Powder improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.
January 2020 in “Advances in Sexual Medicine” Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
502 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.
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April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Connarus semidecandrus Jack extract promotes hair growth and thickness, reduces prostate cancer cell growth, and could potentially be used as a treatment for hair loss.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
February 2015 in “American journal of medical and biological research” Balding hair follicles have less growth-promoting factors and more inhibitory factors, leading to hair loss.
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October 2019 in “Oncology Reports” The link between anabolic agents and colorectal cancer risk is unclear.
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March 2024 in “Endocrine Reviews” Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
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July 2021 in “Essays in Biochemistry” Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Male mice with FGF5 mutations grow longer hair than females.
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August 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating hair loss by promoting hair regrowth and improving hair follicle function.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” The article concludes that treating hair loss requires careful research, understanding the causes, and personalized treatment plans.
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April 2024 in “Food Frontiers” Pu-erh tea reduces hair loss risk in offspring.
November 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Hair steroid profiling is a feasible, non-invasive alternative to serum analysis for assessing hormone levels and metabolism.
August 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Current treatments for androgenetic alopecia are complex and promising, but more research is needed.
April 2025 in “Nutrients” Consult an oncologist before using supplements for hair loss during breast cancer treatment.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” MJ04, a new compound, effectively promotes hair growth and is a potential topical treatment for hair loss.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
January 2016 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Glycans play a crucial role in regulating hair growth and follicle balance.
January 2016 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Glycans play a crucial role in regulating hair growth and follicle balance.
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
91 citations
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May 2020 in “Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease” Understanding gender differences in COVID-19 is crucial for effective health strategies.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
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June 2023 in “Reproduction” Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
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January 2010 in “Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience” 3α-androstanediol helps reduce age-related cognitive and mood declines in male rats, unlike testosterone.