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October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
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February 2025 in “Cell Reports” Skin acetyl-CoA synthesis is crucial for overall lipid balance.
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March 2023 in “Life” Obesity can worsen wound healing by negatively affecting the function of stem cells in fat tissue.
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September 2022 in “Communications biology” Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
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June 2021 in “Applied Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher body fat and worse insulin resistance and lipid profiles.
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July 1979 in “Lancet” Biotin treatment can significantly improve hair loss and motor functions in certain metabolic disorders.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
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March 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.
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October 2008 in “International Braz J Urol” Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
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January 2010 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Early hair loss may be linked to metabolic syndrome.
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July 2022 in “Endocrine” Low prolactin in young women may increase heart and metabolism risks.
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February 2012 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
Iron and zinc deficiencies may be treated to help female hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Biology and medicine” High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.
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January 2010 in “Pediatric Health” Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.
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October 2024 in “Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal” PCOS is managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and a healthy diet.
November 2016 in “Endocrinology&Metabolism International Journal” PCOS has no cure, but treatments can manage symptoms and improve health.
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January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice” Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
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November 2016 in “Medicines” Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
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August 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have more insulin resistance and are more likely to have heart-related health issues, with insulin resistance being a bigger factor than β-cell problems.