research YouTube and the implementation and discontinuation of the oral contraceptive pill: A mixed-method content analysis
Most women felt positive after stopping oral contraceptive pills despite some side effects.
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research Development and pilot-testing of the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO)
The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
research Effect of metformin by employing 2-hour postload insulin for measuring insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
research Association of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) With Vaginal Microbiome Dysbiosis: A Scoping Review
PCOS is linked to changes in vaginal bacteria, with fewer good bacteria and more harmful ones.
research Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors
The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
research The Cycle Characteristics and Outcomes of Infertile Nonclassic 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Patients Undergoing Ovarian Stimulation for In Vitro Fertilization
Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.
research How to Evaluate Acne in Reproductive-Age Women: An Epidemiological Study in Chinese Communities
Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A multicenter review of 355 patients
The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.
research A Non-Invasive Hair Test to Determine Vitamin D3 Levels
The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?
Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
research Evaluation of serum level of omentin‐1 in females with hirsutism
Women with hirsutism have different levels of omentin-1, which may be linked to the condition and its genetic aspects.
research Associations between sun sensitive pigmentary genes and serum prostate specific antigen levels
Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.
research The Associations Between Serum Concentrations of Irisin and Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide with Body Mass Index Among Women with and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Irisin and GIP levels are not linked to BMI in women, regardless of PCOS status.
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research Long-term symptom profiles after COVID-19vsother acute respiratory infections: a population-based observational study (COVIDENCE UK)
COVID-19 causes more taste, smell, hair, memory, and concentration issues than other respiratory infections.
research Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study
Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research The safety profiles of avacopan on microscopic polyangiitis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis
Avacopan is generally safe, with some minor side effects like nausea and fatigue.
research Drug-induced vitiligo: a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis of the FAERS database
Certain drugs may cause vitiligo, so patients should be monitored.
research Descriptive analysis of whole blood concentrations of toxic, essential, and trace elements in adult females from the MIREC-ENDO study
Most women had adequate essential elements except zinc, and lead levels were higher in peri-/post-menopausal women.
research Post-COVID Clinical Manifestations in Non-Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients often have lingering symptoms for at least 30 days.
research Associations between genetically predicted sex and growth hormones and facial aging in the UK Biobank: a two−sample Mendelian randomization study
Regulating certain sex hormones may help delay facial aging.
research Role of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Related Infertility
Metformin helps reduce PCOS-related infertility by improving insulin sensitivity and inducing ovulation.
research An Overview of Chemotherapy Side Effects on Patients with Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Testicular Cancer at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan from 2020-2022
Chemotherapy for prostate, bladder, and testicular cancer patients commonly causes hair loss, fatigue, and decreased appetite.
research Antiandrogen therapy in hidradenitis suppurativa: finasteride for females
Finasteride helps reduce hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms in females.
research Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta-analysis
The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa/Dissecting Terminal Hair Folliculitis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
research Human Hair as a Testing Substrate in the Era of Precision Medicine: Potential Role of ‘Omics-Based Approaches
Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research Lean Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.
research Management of Hirsutism and Acne in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Emerging Therapies
Treating hirsutism and acne in women with PCOS needs a personalized approach using oral contraceptives, antiandrogens, and sometimes metformin.