35 citations
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March 2012 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.
33 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
30 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia include specific scalp and eyebrow hair loss as major factors and other hair loss areas and hair analysis as minor factors.
30 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
29 citations
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September 2014 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
25 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.
25 citations
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April 1988 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” Treatment balancing hormones stopped hair loss in most women with androgenetic alopecia.
21 citations
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September 2011 in “PubMed” Scalp hair folliculitis is hard to diagnose and treat due to various causes and complex classification.
19 citations
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October 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
16 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Different diagnostic criteria greatly affect PCOS diagnosis rates in teenagers.
14 citations
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September 2007 in “Steroids” The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
13 citations
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment for PCOS are crucial, especially for young women in West Bengal, India.
13 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
12 citations
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March 2015 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.
11 citations
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November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Academic Research in Medicine” FAI is a reliable marker for identifying and monitoring hyperandrogenism in obese adolescent females with PCOS.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Reproductive Endocrinology” Accurate diagnosis of hyperandrogenism, especially PCOS, is crucial for managing fertility and metabolic risks in women.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Endocrine” Confirm testosterone levels with advanced tests to avoid unnecessary procedures.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” A web platform was created to help diagnose scalp conditions accurately and easily.
3 citations
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May 2012 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Medicina” Early diagnosis using eye tests and lab markers can improve treatment for pediatric Sjögren's syndrome.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Early screening and HPV vaccination reduce cervical cancer risk.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome” The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “International Journal of Neuroscience” A 38-year-old man was diagnosed late with Kearns-Sayre syndrome after being wrongly treated for epilepsy.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Accurate diagnosis and zinc supplements can improve life quality in acrodermatitis enteropathica, even with normal zinc levels.