14 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
8 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.
18 citations
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August 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
December 2024 in “The New Indian Journal of OBGYN” Larger ovaries in women with PCOS may indicate higher insulin resistance.
March 2024 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” Insulin resistance significantly contributes to the development and severity of certain chronic skin diseases.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
November 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Women with PCOS have higher cardiometabolic risks.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Ibn AL- Haitham Journal For Pure and Applied Science” PCOS women with COVID-19 have higher cardiometabolic risks.
Fenugreek seed extract safely reduces ovarian volume and cyst size in women with PCOS.
February 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Insulin resistance and nesfatin-1 are linked to acne severity.
February 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher Galectin-3 levels are linked to insulin resistance and may predict androgenetic alopecia severity.
18 citations
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May 2017 in “Fertility Research and Practice” Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
29 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” Intermittent fasting improved blood sugar control in overweight adults with prediabetes.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Combining spironolactone with metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS better than either drug alone.
January 2023 in “International journal of medical science and health research” Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.
15 citations
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
January 2023 in “BOĞAZİÇİ TIP DERGİSİ” High insulin levels may increase the risk of pilonidal sinus disease in female teens.
213 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Bio-based electrospun fibers improve wound healing but face production and regulatory challenges.
Bioactive compounds in neurocosmetics can improve skin health and emotional well-being.
3 citations
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January 2018 Amla oil may help treat hair loss.
7 citations
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December 2014 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.
February 2026 in “World Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovation Sciences” Cinnamon may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS.
November 2020 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” People with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair growth, hair loss, acne, and dark patches, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
There's no clear link between female pattern hair loss, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.
March 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.