January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women find hair loss more distressing than men and often underestimate it, needing more public awareness and professional support.
May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.
989 citations
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
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November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine” Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
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September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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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.
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April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” CYLD mutations cause a variety of skin tumors with symptoms starting around age 16, and treatments are currently limited.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.
18 citations
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
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December 2014 in “The American journal of pathology” A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
11 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
9 citations
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November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
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July 2012 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicine and Health Technology” No link between finger length ratios and color blindness was found.
December 2024 in “Research Journal for Social Affairs” PCOS causes hormonal issues and infertility, with treatment options including medication and lifestyle changes.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Eating well and avoiding synthetic hair products are key for healthy hair.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking JAK-STAT5 signaling in mice leads to hair growth.
July 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in dermatology, and it presents various findings on skin conditions and treatments.
March 2000 in “The Journal of pharmacy technology” Finasteride effectively treats mild to moderate hair loss in men aged 18-41, with some side effects.
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January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice” Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
195 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
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January 2019 in “Clinical medicine insights” Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
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August 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
86 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could lead to new hair loss treatments.
85 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.