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research Dermatology consultations significantly contribute to efficient care of hospitalized patients: A prospective study of dermatology inpatient consults at a tertiary care center
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS and suggest the need for further tests for related health issues.
research Global Adiposity Rather Than Abnormal Regional Fat Distribution Characterizes Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.
research 6 Peripheral androgens and the role of androstanediol glucuronide
Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
research BH10 Nailing the diagnosis
Consider amyloidosis in patients with specific nail changes and check for systemic issues.
research Dermal lymphatic dilation in a mouse model of alopecia areata
Mice with alopecia areata had wider lymphatic vessels in their skin.
research Hyperandrogenemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, characteristics and association with body mass index
High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
research Sterol Intermediates of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Inhibit Hair Growth and Trigger an Innate Immune Response in Cicatricial Alopecia
Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
research Characterizing Clinical and Hormonal Profiles of Acne in North African Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Many North African women with acne also have PCOS, showing more severe symptoms and higher testosterone levels.
research S2:04 Decoding fatigue in systemic lupus erythematosus with artificial intelligence: hematologic or inflammatory factors?
Low hemoglobin levels are the main predictor of fatigue in systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and polycystic ovary syndrome
People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.
research Biochemical predictor for polycystic ovary syndrome
The uric acid to creatinine ratio is a strong indicator for diagnosing PCOS.
research Hormonal and Immunological Correlations in Alopecia Areata Patients: Focus on Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Alopecia areata patients have higher hormone levels, suggesting hormonal screening could help in treatment.
research Patients with vitiligo present fewer cardiovascular risk factors: results from a case–control study
People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.
research Safety and Effectiveness of a Novel Hyaluronic Acid Gel for Lip Augmentation
The new hyaluronic acid gel is as safe and effective for lip enhancement as the existing product.
research Severity of Alopecia Predicts Coronary Changes and Arterial Stiffness in Untreated Hypertensive Men
Men with severe early-onset baldness may have worse heart artery function and stiffer arteries if they have high blood pressure.
research 43303 Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecias: Assessing the Current State of Evidence
Alopecia, especially androgenic, may increase cardiovascular risk, but more research is needed.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research Prepregnancy Phenotype and Physiological Characteristics in PCOS
Women with PCOS have different body composition and some metabolic differences compared to healthy women.
research An Unusual but Important Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Women
A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
research Androgenetic alopecia in a postmenopausal woman as a result of ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.
research Delta‐6 desaturase knockout mouse illustrates previously undocumented pathology
Lack of certain fatty acids causes skin, immune, and fertility issues in mice.
research Prevalence of hyperandrogenism in Iraqi women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Iraqi women with PCOS often have higher testosterone levels and obesity.
research Comparison of Fatty Liver Disease in Men with and without Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) are more likely to have fatty liver disease than those without hair loss.
research Integral Lipid in Human Hair Follicle
The lipid in human hair follicles acts as a barrier, similar to the skin's lipid layer.
research Graham Little-Lassueur Syndrome with Hypertrophic Lichen Planus in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C
A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
research Clinical Utility of Serum Homocysteine for Predicting Insulin Resistance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High BMI and insulin resistance are key predictors of PCOS, with high homocysteine levels also linked to the condition.
research Characterizing clinical and hormonal profiles of acne in north African women with polycystic ovary syndrome
research Mast-cell driven dermal white adipose tissue remodeling amplifies inflammation and fibrosis in atopic dermatitis
Adipocytes in atopic dermatitis skin change and worsen inflammation and fibrosis.
research Biological activity of novel progesterone derivatives having a bulky ester side chains at C-3
The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.