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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
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December 1988 in “Journal of Biochemical Toxicology” TCDD reduces EGF receptors in the liver, affecting growth and development.
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December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
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January 1983 in “PubMed” Trichothiodystrophy involves brittle hair due to low sulfur amino acids, not a transport defect.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
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December 2010 in “Seminars in Oncology” Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
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January 2001 in “Clinical chemistry” Hair can be used to measure cancer-related chemicals noninvasively.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” Hydroxytyrosol from olive oil helps protect hair cells from damage and could prevent hair loss.
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July 2019 in “Toxicology research” Ethanamizuril is safe for rats at 20 mg/kg feed, but higher doses cause hair loss, organ changes, and liver, kidney, and lung damage.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods” Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
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March 2015 in “Women's Health” The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.
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February 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” Adding hormone therapy to radiation improves survival for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but has side effects.
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December 2016 in “PubMed” Menstrual abnormalities in PCOS women may not greatly affect their metabolic and hormonal profile.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology” The Free Androgen Index (FAI) is the best indicator of early hair loss in men before age 30.
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October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” Thyroid disorders significantly affect the well-being of married, urban, non-working individuals in South India.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
The article concludes that better diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are needed to improve women's health and prevent related diseases.
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July 2013 in “Advances in wound care” UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.
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August 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
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March 2019 in “Gene” Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases wool length, confirming its role in hair growth.
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June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
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April 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
Low Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and iron levels, as well as thyroid issues, are strongly linked to premature greying of hair, which also negatively affects quality of life.
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December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.