The document helps doctors recognize and treat excessive hair growth in women.
7 citations
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September 1988 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.
June 2022 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental opthalmology” The report shows a young man with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had typical and additional eye problems related to the disease.
1 citations
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February 2016 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” High Lipid Accumulation Product levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry” A new method accurately measures a drug in skin for cancer therapy research.
1 citations
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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
May 2024 in “Reproductive BioMedicine Online” Patients with PCOS face poor communication and support from healthcare professionals.
11 citations
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
September 2023 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College” Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PCOS is a major health issue affecting multiple hormone-producing organs.
71 citations
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November 2009 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.
September 2022 in “Indian journal of research in homeopathy/Indian journal of research in homoeopathy” Homeopathic treatment improved symptoms of PCOS in seven patients.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare neck cyst in a 47-year-old man showed diverse skin cell types and was not linked to HPV.
10 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.
85 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPH-15, a new compound, effectively reduces skin fibrosis in experiments without causing harm.
6 citations
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April 2009 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” Hirsutism in young women is often caused by PCOS and managed with lifestyle changes, treatments, and hormonal therapy, which takes 9-12 months to work.
September 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Efficient PCOS screening is crucial for early detection, with lifestyle factors like fruit intake potentially aiding prevention.
62 citations
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April 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that there's a need for a new conference to establish stricter guidelines for diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
August 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” Less than 10% of nursing students have PCOS, but many show symptoms and poor health habits, needing more education and yearly check-ups.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
62 citations
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March 2011 in “European journal of endocrinology” Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.
2 citations
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January 1970 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting many women, leading to symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A multi-tiered treatment approach is crucial for managing hidradenitis suppurativa in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Annals of internal medicine” The document concludes that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a commonly underdiagnosed hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by specific criteria.
July 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” PCOS is a hormonal disorder in women with no cure, managed by medication and lifestyle changes.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
199 citations
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April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.