November 2025 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” The TT/DHT ratio may help identify PCOS patients with severe metabolic issues.
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The BASP classification helps predict patient behavior and improve treatment for hair loss.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Female pattern hair loss severity is linked to physical signs of high androgens, not blood hormone levels.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Sex hormones may be linked to inflammation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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September 2018 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
June 2023 in “Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences” Higher PSA levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with PCOS.
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October 2004 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Male-pattern baldness is weakly linked to some heart disease risk factors but not a strong indicator for heart disease.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.
12 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
February 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair samples can reliably show average long-term hormone levels in young women.
May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Flibanserin's effectiveness for low sexual desire in premenopausal women may vary based on hormone levels, with normal hormone levels showing better responses.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Human Genetics” Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
May 2026 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Hair biomarkers can help assess chronic stress in women's reproductive health but need standardized methods and regional studies.
January 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” Hormonal imbalances and genetics are key in familial hirsutism.
Treatment improved symptoms in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different harmful mutations in the CDH3 gene cause HJMD, but symptoms vary among individuals.
October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Acne and hair loss in women can greatly lower their quality of life, but having polycystic ovarian syndrome does not.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ultrasound shows 80% of Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients have abnormal hair tracts that may worsen the condition.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evaluation system improved patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to better results and satisfaction.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.
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September 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair and scalp disorder visits at a medical center increased over the past decade.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A scale was made to measure hair loss severity in African American women.
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January 2005 in “임상약리학회지” HDMHG0401-10 treatment significantly improved hair count and was better than a placebo in reducing hair loss in men with hereditary hair loss, with no major side effects.
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January 2019 in “Food science & nutrition” Bergamot may improve heart health, skin conditions, and mood, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and antioxidants could potentially help as a treatment.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
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January 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors effectively treat skin conditions and topical forms are safer.