January 2018 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” High-dose intravenous iron therapy doesn't interfere with treatment improvements in IBD patients with iron deficiency anemia.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain products and treatments can improve hair health and growth.
January 2017 in “Nutrafoods - International Journal on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Novel Foods” The supplement reduces hair loss and increases hair thickness in older women.
January 2017 in “CommonKnowledge Research Repository (Pacific University Oregon)” Spearmint tea may help reduce androgen levels, but longer use is needed for noticeable effects on hirsutism.
January 2017 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair breakage.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Golden oyster mushroom extract may protect skin cells from aging by its antioxidant properties.
March 2016 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
March 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss in women caused by many factors, and iron and thyroid tests are recommended for diagnosis.
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January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman had nausea and constipation from iron pills taken for hair loss due to low iron.
June 2013 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Hyperandrogenism did not affect sexual function in young women.
June 2013 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Hyperandrogenism does not affect young women's sexual function.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
March 2013 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Hormones significantly affect hair growth and loss, with potential for new treatments.
August 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Premature gray hair may indicate reduced ovarian reserve but doesn't lower pregnancy chances.
Early detection and treatment of iron deficiency anemia, especially in premenopausal women, is crucial for rapid symptom improvement.
Fermented Cornus officinalis can help hair growth.
January 2011 in “한국미생물·생명공학회지” Fermented extracts may help hair growth.
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dr. Shyam B Verma encourages more scientific research on hair disorders and criticizes the unscientific hair care market in India.
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ferulic acid helps stabilize vitamins C and E for better skin protection from the sun, certain compounds may promote hair growth, atopic dermatitis patients have lower skin defense molecules, older men are more likely to get a type of skin cancer, and a substance called relaxin may prevent age-related skin thickening.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
December 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” The book provides a clear overview of PCOD and is recommended for medical trainees and clinicians, but may lack depth for advanced researchers.
December 1999 in “Evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology/Evidence-based obstetrics & gynecology” Flutamide worked better than finasteride for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but had more side effects.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
Spironolactone was effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism.