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November 2014 in “Current Diabetes Reports” Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.
22 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
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November 2013 in “Presse Medicale” The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
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December 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.
471 citations
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October 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Understanding developmental pathways can improve wound healing treatments.
348 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.
333 citations
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February 2010 in “Cell Stem Cell” Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.