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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” PCOS is often caused by hormonal imbalances that can lead to various health issues and may indicate a risk for future metabolic and cardiovascular problems.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Dermatologists are crucial in providing personalized care for patients with sex development differences.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Tiny needles with valproic acid can effectively regrow hair.
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August 2022 in “Diagnostics” Hirsutism can occur in women with PCOS even if their androgen levels are normal, making diagnosis challenging.
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
PRP therapy effectively treats hair loss, wrinkles, scars, ulcers, and skin pigmentation disorders.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
February 2025 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” Clascoterone is a promising topical treatment for hair loss and acne with fewer side effects.
September 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document summarized various dermatology studies and case reports.
January 2014 in “Pathology” The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Minoxidil, a medicine initially for high blood pressure, can stimulate hair growth and is promising for treating hair loss, but it may cause side effects like itching and dizziness.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Hormonal treatments can effectively improve hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms.
January 2023 in “Skinmed” The document suggests managing female pattern hair loss by checking and correcting B12, folate, and thyroid levels, and considering an androgen profile if there are signs of excess androgen.
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June 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet preparations generally show positive effects on wound healing and facial rejuvenation, but more thorough research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
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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.
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June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
March 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that the reviewed dermatology books are useful and comprehensive for medical professionals.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
45 citations
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September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
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December 2018 in “Discoveries” Platelet-rich plasma may improve wound healing by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
3 citations
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May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” Common hair loss disorders may not need stem cell therapy, but could benefit from other treatments like hair cycle control and immune restoration therapy.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” New hair treatment methods are evolving, with microneedling as a promising technique for hair growth.
June 2012 in “Nature digest” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is linked to stopping hair growth in men with common baldness.