11 citations
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November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” IPL can cause unexpected hair growth in nearby untreated areas.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism” The FG score is better at detecting hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients than testosterone levels or FAI, but testosterone is the recommended test for diagnosis.
12 citations
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August 2001 in “PubMed” CE-PTG is a better method for analyzing hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Free Testosterone Index, bioavailable testosterone, and androstenedione are the most accurate for diagnosing excess male hormones in PCOS.
December 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hedgehog signaling controls hair follicle development and can affect skin cancer growth.
The document helps doctors recognize and treat excessive hair growth in women.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EZH2 is crucial for uterine gland development and female fertility.
6 citations
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January 2009 In PCOS, high male hormones cause hair growth, acne, and hair loss, affecting periods.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that using a phototrichogram with a protractor and tapeline is a reliable and noninvasive way to measure hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Archives of dermatological research” The study created a new model to better understand human hair growth and health.
October 1984 in “Kidney international” The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.
Hyperandrogenism is diagnosed using clinical signs, lab tests, and imaging.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Sensors” Photoacoustic imaging can accurately assess hair follicle density and orientation for hair transplant planning.
14 citations
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May 2014 in “Archives of plastic surgery” The position of the parietal whorl can predict safe donor areas for hair transplants in Korean men with male pattern baldness.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” The link between physical signs of high male hormones and hormone levels in women with PCOS changes with age.
September 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Genetic risk for PCOS can affect children's growth, metabolism, and development from early life into adulthood.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.
November 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Lateral plate mesoderm helps create skin and amnion-like tissues for studying development and therapies.
May 2025 in “Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research” The Free Androgen Index is important for diagnosing PCOS due to its strong link with symptoms and risk factors.
A pilot study conducted among 25 young females aged 18-24 in Kerala, India, assessed the severity of hirsutism using the modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) scoring system. The study found that 48% of participants had normal scores, while 32% had mild and 20% had moderate-to-severe hirsutism. Many participants also reported menstrual irregularities and endocrine comorbidities, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and thyroid disorders. The study concludes that hirsutism is common in young females and may indicate underlying endocrine dysfunction, highlighting the need for early screening and multidisciplinary evaluation. Larger studies are recommended to validate these findings.
343 citations
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
29 citations
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Evaluating various physical and health factors helps diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Checking the chin, thighs, upper lip, or lower abdomen is enough to predict hirsutism.
12 citations
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Anti-Müllerian hormone is a specific marker for ovarian issues in women with conditions like PCOS.
98 citations
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July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
47 citations
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July 2016 in “Current pharmaceutical design” The document concludes that managing hirsutism in PCOS involves long-term treatment guided by severity, using oral contraceptives and possibly antiandrogens, with attention to individual patient needs.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Ginekologia Polska” Higher thyroid hormone levels may be linked to certain types of polycystic ovary syndrome.
PCOS has a strong genetic basis, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
March 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low quality of life and high HSS-29 scores increase risk of losing patients during treatment.