September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.
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September 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Policemen have more hair loss due to obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
441 citations
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
204 citations
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May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
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July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
53 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
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March 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The pandemic has pushed dermatology education and care to adopt digital solutions, which are effective and likely to continue post-pandemic.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss linked to heart disease in young men.
15 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses early female hair loss, but may need scalp biopsy for confirmation.
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February 2025 in “Swiss Medical Weekly” Integrating best practices for steroid users in Swiss primary care is feasible and beneficial, but doping laws need change.
March 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” AI is revolutionizing non-surgical cosmetic procedures by improving personalization, safety, and access.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicine and Health Technology” No link between finger length ratios and color blindness was found.
Quality of life improved after COVID-19, but ongoing health support is needed.
July 2022 in “Bőrgyógyászati és Venerológiai Szemle” Technology, like mobile apps and AI, is improving skin condition diagnosis and treatment.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
August 2025 in “Endokrynologia Polska” A rare pancreatic tumor caused a woman's male-like features, treated successfully with surgery and medication.
February 2017 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports” Obese women with PCOS have lower vitamin D levels.
21 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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October 2010 in “Pediatrics in review” Some alternative therapies might help treat eating disorders when combined with standard care, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.
June 2016 in “International journal of recent surgical and medical science” Early balding in men is linked to metabolic syndrome, so screening is important for prevention.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” GLP-1 receptor agonists may increase the risk of a specific type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2019 in “Oncology Reports” The link between anabolic agents and colorectal cancer risk is unclear.