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August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
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January 1989 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” Male rats have androgen receptors in their liver, which are different from proteins that bind estrogen.
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March 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Breast pain is common and usually not linked to cancer, with treatment varying by severity.
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December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
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February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
6 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” KLF4 is important for maintaining stem cells and has potential in cancer treatment and wound healing.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Pediatrics in review” A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Fasting may reduce chemotherapy side effects.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” SLICK cattle have better heat tolerance due to specific gene expression and pathway differences.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
208 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
71 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
47 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
41 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Melatonin may help treat PCOS symptoms in rats.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Curēus” The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
54 citations
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March 2012 in “International Journal of Andrology” Prenatal pesticide exposure may cause earlier breast development in girls.
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September 2013 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” Pregnancy can cause unique skin issues, some of which may risk the mother and baby's health and need careful treatment.
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July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health” More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with Botox and hair removal being popular, but these procedures have risks.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science” The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Obesity worsens skin health and losing weight can improve skin conditions.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
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December 2022 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Targeting androgen receptors shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer, but more research is needed.
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September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews” Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
Chemotherapy for breast cancer often causes significant and lasting hair loss.
December 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Science” EGFR inhibitors in breast cancer treatment can cause serious skin issues affecting patient quality of life.