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June 2012 in “Annales d'Endocrinologie” The document concludes that recognizing and properly diagnosing lipodystrophy syndromes is crucial for effective management and treatment.
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February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers found a way to create cells from stem cells that act like human cells important for hair growth and could be used for hair regeneration treatments.
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June 2004 in “Human Reproduction” The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.
22 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
21 citations
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November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
September 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
July 2018 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Men with common hair loss (AGA) are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, which increases heart disease risk. Early screening could help prevent heart disease. More research is needed to understand this relationship better.
January 2016 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Severe hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to higher risk of heart disease (cardiovascular atherosclerosis).
Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
373 citations
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September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
249 citations
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November 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
52 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Removing a cat's pancreatic cancer can temporarily reverse hair loss caused by the disease.
49 citations
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August 2007 in “Dermatologic surgery” New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
31 citations
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” MSC-EVs and UCB-EVs improve skin wound healing and reduce scarring.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair follicle organoids can help study hair biology and disorders but need improvements for wider use.
15 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
333 citations
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February 2010 in “Cell Stem Cell” Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Nutrients” Ginseng extracts protect brain cells and reduce damage in diabetic rats.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Different rheumatological diseases can cause specific skin problems.
40 citations
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December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Two new signs, 'signet ring vessels' and 'hidden hairs,' help tell apart scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.