January 2021 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Endocrinological evaluation is crucial for properly diagnosing and treating acne.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
February 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” A comprehensive, personalized approach is needed for treating female pattern hair loss and obesity, involving multiple medical disciplines and lifestyle changes.
July 2024 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” A 24-year-old man developed both alopecia areata universalis and type 1 diabetes at the same time, which is rare.
Hirsutism in women is mostly due to PCOS and can be managed with oral contraceptives and hair removal methods.
July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Scalp biopsy and digital phototrichogram help diagnose and manage different types of diffuse hair loss.
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June 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” PCOS affects health and quality of life, with effective treatments available and a need for more research on alternative therapies.
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May 2001 in “Human reproduction update” Insufficient androgen action in male fetuses can cause genital development issues due to genetic mutations or environmental chemicals.
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January 2013 in “Clinical and Developmental Immunology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
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October 2003 in “Birth Defects Research” Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method effectively measures long-term stress levels using hair samples.
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March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
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December 2017 in “Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine” Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.
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February 2009 in “PubMed” Alopecia in captive primates can be caused by many factors, so thorough testing is needed before blaming stress.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
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August 2006 in “PubMed” A genetic defect causes males in some Mediterranean populations to be born with ambiguous genitalia and develop male traits at puberty.
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April 2018 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
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January 1995 in “Dermatology” The treatment for alopecia areata with diphenylcyclopropenone was unsuccessful.
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December 2016 in “PubMed” Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
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August 2017 in “The Nurse Practitioner” Secondary amenorrhea has many causes and requires thorough evaluation to treat and restore menstrual cycles.
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Ovulation disorders are a major cause of infertility and menstrual problems in women.
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January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
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January 2010 in “uO Research (University of Ottawa)” Atrazine and finasteride disrupt hormone signaling and affect frog development.