June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
23 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Cats can have hypersomatotropism without diabetes, suggesting current diagnosis methods may miss cases.
61 citations
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January 2015 in “Hormones” Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.
39 citations
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August 2001 in “Clinical endocrinology” Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.
116 citations
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December 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.
December 2023 in “Paediatrics & Family Medicine/Pediatria & Medycyna Rodzinna” Type 1 diabetes patients often have other autoimmune diseases, which complicate their care.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “PubMed” People with early hair loss may have higher insulin levels and a greater chance of developing metabolic syndrome.
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Short-acting testosterone injections in a clinic are a preferred treatment for low testosterone because they work well, are convenient, and patients stick with the treatment.
January 2020 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Over half of the diabetes patients had skin issues, with fungal infections being most common.
January 2024 in “ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry” H. pylori infection may be linked to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
25 citations
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January 1944 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Inositol prevents hair loss and improves health in rats.
115 citations
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September 2000 in “The Lancet” Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Early diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders like HAIR-AN syndrome can improve outcomes in adolescents.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
18 citations
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August 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Liposomal IGF-1 safely and effectively treats hair loss in hamsters.
23 citations
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December 2008 in “Current medicinal chemistry” Stimulating sensory neurons can increase IGF-I production, which may help treat various diseases and improve tissue health.
Treatment improved symptoms in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
Testosterone in human pancreas cells boosts insulin production.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” Certain natural ingredients and lifestyle changes can help manage PCOS symptoms by balancing hormones and improving insulin sensitivity.
April 2024 in “Актуальні питання педіатрії акушерства та гінекології” Inositol improves metabolism, hormone balance, and reproductive health in women with PCOS and obesity.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” An injectable ibuprofen gel speeds up diabetic wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue growth.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” The combined therapy improved fertility in women with PCOS, especially in certain types.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New itaconate prodrugs improve its absorption and effectiveness for treating inflammation.
29 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.
11 citations
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March 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Ginsenoside compound K shows promise for treating metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
28 citations
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March 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” There is no significant link between male pattern baldness and insulin resistance.
February 2026 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Berardinelli–Seip syndrome.