June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lipid peroxidation may worsen social behavior issues in autism.
Using scalp stem cells can improve hair transplants.
75 citations
,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
49 citations
,
November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
9 citations
,
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low serum ferritin levels are linked to hair loss in women.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” Indigenous women in Nandurbar use 25 plant species for haircare, promoting scalp health and hair growth.
2 citations
,
February 2016 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” Prolonged linseed ingestion is safe for rabbits.
1265 citations
,
October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.
298 citations
,
July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.
195 citations
,
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.
150 citations
,
November 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.
124 citations
,
September 1992 in “Endocrinology” The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
119 citations
,
October 1992 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
116 citations
,
April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research” Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.
104 citations
,
November 1978 in “JAMA” The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast is effective for rapid weight loss and maintaining it, but requires medical supervision and can have side effects.
90 citations
,
January 1979 in “International review of cytology” Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
85 citations
,
December 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mammals might fail to regenerate not because they lack the right cells, but because of how cells respond to their surroundings, and changing this environment could enhance regeneration.
82 citations
,
April 1981 in “Clinical endocrinology” A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
70 citations
,
January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
68 citations
,
May 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
59 citations
,
June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
54 citations
,
November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
54 citations
,
February 1993 in “Endocrine reviews” Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
49 citations
,
May 2020 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Insulin resistance linked to obesity may increase COVID-19 severity.
48 citations
,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth is controlled by specific gene clusters and proteins, and cysteine affects hair gene expression in sheep.
46 citations
,
September 2014 in “Steroids” Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.
46 citations
,
August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
41 citations
,
August 2007 in “European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.
30 citations
,
April 2014 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
29 citations
,
February 2018 in “Genetics research international” Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.