May 2024 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Horsetail extracts contain phenolic compounds that may help with hair health.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
September 2023 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Menopause causes skin and hair to become drier and thinner, but hormone therapy can improve these conditions.
January 2023 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The article concludes that schoolchildren and adolescents experienced various skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including acne from masks and other skin reactions from the virus and vaccines.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp is more common in young men and often associated with head and neck acne.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
January 2019 in “Estudo Geral (Universidade de Coimbra)” Algae are promising for skincare due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PLGA nanospheres in cosmetics improve skin and hair treatment effectiveness.
January 2019 in “OpenBU/Boston University Institutional Repository (Boston University)” Women with PCOS often show signs of excess androgens like hirsutism, acne, and alopecia, with variations across ethnic groups.
October 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-level light therapy is used in cosmetics and dermatology to repair skin, reduce inflammation, and treat various skin conditions.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Hyperthyroidism can hide signs of high androgen levels in females.
October 2007 in “Clinical Biochemistry” New genotype linked to non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in Italian siblings.
April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
April 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Pharmaceutical ads for Rogaine and Accutane may be misleading and not financially sensible.
Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
February 1976 in “PubMed” Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Changes in scalp microbes may contribute to hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” Dietary interventions improved hair density and reduced dandruff by balancing scalp microbiota and reducing inflammation.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.
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March 2016 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Synthetic cannabinoid addiction can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss.
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
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April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Searches for acne, hair loss, and eczema increased during COVID-19, while searches for other skin issues decreased.
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August 2016 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
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October 2015 in “PLOS ONE” The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Most hospitalized children with skin issues were boys, with allergic skin diseases like atopic dermatitis being most common, and treatments were usually topical.
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November 2016 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
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July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health” Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.