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      Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Comprehensive Overview and Management Strategies

      research Polycystic ovarian syndrome

      December 2018
      PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
      Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of 355 Cases in a Spanish Population

      research Frontal fibrosing alopecia

      9 citations , August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Hormonal imbalances may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogenic drugs combined with steroids are currently the most effective treatment.
      Highlights

      research Highlights

      July 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association”
      Melatonin may help with nerve pain, a hepatitis C drug is effective but has side effects, a treatment for mouth sores works but can cause blood issues, ear reconstruction with an implant is safe, HIV transmission from mother to child in Taiwan is now 0% with treatment, certain blood problems are more common in people with a tongue condition, a gene and being overweight are linked to hair loss in some women, a new technique could reduce radiation for lung nodule patients, a hepatitis treatment may lower cancer recurrence after a procedure, and adding extra screening improves tuberculosis detection in patients with lung infections.
      Children and the Quality of Ambulatory Care

      research Children and the Quality of Ambulatory Care

      January 2008 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
      Children receive less than half of recommended health care, and routine hormonal testing for female-pattern hair loss is unnecessary without other androgen excess symptoms.
      Androgens and Alopecia

      research Androgens and alopecia

      165 citations , December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”
      Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
      Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives

      research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives

      42 citations , August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health”
      Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
      Common Dermatologic Conditions

      research Common Dermatologic Conditions

      14 citations , April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.
      Alopecia in General Medicine

      research Alopecia in general medicine

      13 citations , February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine”
      The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
      Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments

      research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors

      November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
      Androgen Excess: Investigations and Management

      research Androgen excess: Investigations and management

      82 citations , May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”
      The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
      The Role of Vitamin D in Non-Scarring Alopecia

      research The Role of Vitamin D in Non-Scarring Alopecia

      32 citations , December 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
      Low vitamin D might be linked to certain types of hair loss, and supplements could help, but more research is needed.
      Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness

      research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness

      20 citations , January 1979 in “JAMA”
      Fiber implantation for baldness is not recommended because it causes many problems and doesn't work well.
      Effectiveness of Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate in Treating Dermatological Conditions Related to High Androgen Levels

      research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate

      13 citations , September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
      Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Cutaneous manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome

      5 citations , March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research”
      Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.