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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
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August 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
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March 1999 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
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August 1995 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
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May 2015 in “Cardiology Clinics” The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.
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April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
June 2023 in “Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health” A gluten-free diet improves growth and reduces symptoms in children with celiac disease.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
The study concludes that Twenty-nail dystrophy is more common in boys among children and in women among adults, with varying response to treatment.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
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July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.
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April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research” Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.
Acne in PCOS can be managed with specific treatment strategies.
July 2020 in “Family Medicine” Diffuse hair loss can signal health issues like iron deficiency, and a new supplement, Richter FerroBio, may help improve hair growth.
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March 2000 in “The Journal of Urology” Men over 50 may experience hormone decline causing various symptoms, and proper management is crucial.
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” Ultrasound and Doppler analysis are valuable tools for diagnosing and understanding polycystic ovary syndrome.
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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January 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome causes hair, facial, and bone issues, with no specific treatment beyond gentle care.
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.
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January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treatments for PCOS aim to reduce androgen levels and improve insulin sensitivity to lower cardiometabolic risk.
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September 2020 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” WNT activation in scalp fibroblasts boosts hair growth by increasing FGF9.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.
10 citations
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March 2024 in “Endocrine Reviews” Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.