April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib is effective in promoting hair growth for non-scarring alopecia.
April 2017 in “Turkish Journal of Pediatric Disease” Careful diagnosis is crucial in premature pubarche cases, as 20% have other conditions.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
March 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” PCOS is a hormonal issue in women that is usually treated with birth control pills, metformin, and lifestyle changes, with early treatment helping to reduce complications and improve life quality.
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October 2019 in “Pediatric Research” Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.
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October 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
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April 2011 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
January 2016 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Asteraceae plants may help treat diabetes, but more research is needed.
August 2024 in “Medicine” Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
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February 2023 in “BMC women's health” Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Very-long-chain acyl-CoA synthetases and fatty acid transport proteins play key roles in fatty acid metabolism and lipid processing in different tissues.
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January 2017 in “Physiology & Behavior” New hair growth corticosterone levels are higher in diabetic mice, indicating long-term stress.
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” High AMH levels are linked to PCOS in women and may have a male equivalent with similar traits.
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May 2021 in “Climacteric” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism involves excess male hormones causing symptoms like hair growth and acne, and requires ruling out tumors and other disorders.
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August 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” α-Phellandrene may help prevent hair loss by increasing growth factors and cell growth in hair cells through a specific signaling pathway.
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May 2022 in “BMC Women's Health” High levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can indicate polycystic ovarian syndrome in women who can have babies.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Weight loss improves PCOS symptoms and overall health.
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July 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Autoimmune markers may help diagnose and manage PCOS.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor was found in a young woman with a genetic fat disorder.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS experience more psychological symptoms and need emotional support.
May 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Metformin lowers prolactin in men with normal hair but not in those with early hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Classical PCOS types A and B are most common and linked to higher health risks.
November 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.
December 2022 in “Biomedicine” Men with early onset hair loss are more likely to have high uric acid levels.