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October 2016 in “Bone” A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Metyrapone can effectively treat Cushing's Disease even if the mass causing it is not found.
November 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRH in hair follicles can influence hair color by increasing melanin.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
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June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
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February 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.
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June 1989 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” More than half of patients who had acromegaly surgery experienced hair loss, with varying degrees of recovery.
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March 2013 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
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January 2018 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Letrozole is better for single follicle development and endometrial thickness in PCOS, with no significant difference in pregnancy rates compared to clomiphene.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
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August 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine may protect hair follicles from stress-related hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Neuroactive steroids may affect the risk and treatment of alcohol use disorders.
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January 2008 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Generalized glucocorticoid resistance causes hormone imbalances and varied symptoms due to gene mutations.
December 2023 in “Research in pharmacy” Phytotherapeutic compounds and supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.
January 2021 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Levothyroxine effectively treated a dog's skin and hair problems caused by hypothyroidism.
32 citations
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November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
98 citations
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February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
December 2022 in “Journal of Phytonanotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS become pregnant and have a healthy baby.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
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