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September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.
October 2014 in “Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences” Higher copper and lower chromium and selenium in hair are linked to insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
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.
May 2014 in “The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Higher levels of chromium, selenium, and copper in hair are linked to increased insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” White hirsute women with PCOS have higher insulin resistance, but similar nitric oxide and fibrinogen levels compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism.
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June 2003 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.
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December 2020 in “IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering” Beets and potatoes are good sources of iron and manganese, important for health.
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April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology” The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Dendropanax morbifera leaf extract could be good for hair growth and cosmetic products because of its antioxidant properties and growth factor effects.
March 2021 in “Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research” PCOS is a complex hormonal disorder with no clear cause or single diagnostic test, and current treatments focus on symptoms.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.
22 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
4 citations
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April 2012 in “Asian-australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Red deer antler extract may help hair grow faster by increasing a growth protein.
August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Ginekologia Polska” Adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding often have polycystic ovarian syndrome and insulin resistance.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Irisin and GIP levels are not linked to BMI in women, regardless of PCOS status.
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March 2005 in “Biotechnology and Bioengineering” A new method speeds up insulin amyloid fibril growth, useful for studying diseases.
January 2022 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” Hirsute women have higher testosterone, cholesterol, and glucose levels.
June 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” PRP is a promising treatment for hair loss.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Tirzepatide might help manage PCOS in obese patients but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “PubMed” Hormone testing may not be very helpful in diagnosing female pattern hair loss.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Cats can have hypersomatotropism without diabetes, suggesting current diagnosis methods may miss cases.
20 citations
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February 1994 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
7 citations
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December 2017 in “Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências” 6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
6 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP derivatives are likely safe for therapeutic use without harmful effects.
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April 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil nanoparticles significantly boost hair growth in mice compared to regular minoxidil.
1 citations
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August 2016 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” YangHyulEum Gami-Bang extract may help treat hair loss.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Probiotics and synbiotics may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.