Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
April 2022 in “PANACEA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” People with both obvious and not-so-obvious underactive thyroid issues often have higher levels of the hormone prolactin.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Immunology and Microbiology” Thyroid hormone imbalances can cause hair loss in alopecia patients.
October 2020 in “Проблемы эндокринологии” Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
July 2021 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” A calf in Scotland likely had Schmallenberg virus from its mother.
September 2023 in “Medical and Clinical Case Reports” People with Alopecia Areata often have thyroid problems like Hashimoto thyroiditis and hypothyroidism.
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January 2003 in “Urologic oncology” Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
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May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.
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June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America” Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
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January 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” COVID-19 can cause over 50 long-term symptoms, with fatigue and headache being the most common.
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September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” Chemotherapy can cause various skin problems, and recognizing them helps improve patient care.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.
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April 2006 in “Expert opinion on drug safety” Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.
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September 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Using steroids can increase the risk of heart problems.
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have more sleep problems than the general population.
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August 2001 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A woman's liver problems improved after she stopped taking spironolactone.
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December 2010 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.
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August 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Vitiligo patients often have nail problems, so checking their nails is important.
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May 2009 in “Sexual and Relationship Therapy” The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
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May 2016 in “SpringerPlus” Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” Most people with hypothyroidism have skin problems like dry skin and hair loss.