126 citations
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” The hr gene is crucial for skin and hair health, with mutations causing hair disorders.
February 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” The patient with severe hirsutism improved after being diagnosed with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and treated with corticosteroids.
1 citations
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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.
3 citations
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July 2022 in “Brain and Behavior” The HtrA1L364P mutation causes brain dysfunction and blood vessel damage.
February 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Careful planning and skilled surgery can make hair replacement safe and effective.
June 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” HAIR-AN syndrome mainly affects obese women and can be improved with early diagnosis and treatment using insulin-sensitizing agents.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
73 citations
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December 2010 in “Current opinion in infectious diseases/Current opinion in infectious diseases, with evaluated MEDLINE” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition possibly caused by hair follicle issues, with treatments focusing on infection and inflammation.
January 2024 in “Reproductive toxicology” Hesperidin helps protect against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Nutrients” Hordenine may help hair grow by activating a specific cell growth pathway.
15 citations
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November 2012 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
288 citations
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
1 citations
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January 1988 in “Feminist studies” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
June 2015 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated by targeting the cause, lifestyle changes, and medication.
11 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
August 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Intense Pulsed Light is an effective and safe hair removal method for people with excessive hair growth.
April 2025 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” Hirsutism is managed by assessing testosterone levels and using oral contraceptives, with ethical considerations on treatment access.
December 2021 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Disrupting the Hars2 gene in mice causes hearing loss due to mitochondrial problems and hair cell damage.
42 citations
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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.
1 citations
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October 1997 in “PubMed” Finasteride and flutamide can effectively treat hirsutism, with abdominal hairs showing the most sensitivity to the treatment.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Hormonal therapies might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa, but treatment is complex and personalized.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Advanced medical journal” Hirsutism moderately affects the quality of life for most women, linked to condition severity.
December 2024 in “Journal of Applied Toxicology” High doses of dihydroartemisinin caused reversible liver toxicity in rats, with females more affected than males.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is the main cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Iranian women.
October 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and more heart and blood vessel risk factors, especially if their condition is not well-controlled.
25 citations
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January 1978 in “JAMA” Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” Wet cupping may improve hair health in androgenetic alopecia without side effects.
July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.