The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
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.
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.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.
403 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
105 citations
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January 2010 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
39 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications” Deep learning and explainable AI are improving scalp disorder diagnosis, but challenges in transparency and data quality remain.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
34 citations
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July 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Organic Process Research & Development” In 2017, a new method was created to efficiently produce a topical antiandrogen, a compound used to treat excess sebum and acne, with a high yield and purity.
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December 2003 in “Human Reproduction” The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
60 citations
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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
38 citations
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June 2004 in “Human Reproduction” The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.
April 2023 in “Egyptian journal of Immunology” 10% hPL is best for growing mesenchymal stem cells, while 10% FBS is best for hepatocytes.
27 citations
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July 2018 in “Experimental dermatology” Autophagy is crucial for normal sebaceous gland function and sebum composition.
46 citations
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November 1997 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
38 citations
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September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
11 citations
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July 2003 in “The Nurse practitioner” New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) safely boosts fat production in skin cells and may help treat dry skin and reduce inflammation.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
78 citations
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
28 citations
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January 2018 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.
September 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” Nanoemulsions can effectively deliver antiseptic agents deep into the skin.
520 citations
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January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
343 citations
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.