30 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
26 citations
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June 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” Teens with PCOS and a mom with PCOS have higher insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels, which could signal early metabolic problems.
20 citations
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October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
18 citations
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August 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “PubMed” People with early hair loss may have higher insulin levels and a greater chance of developing metabolic syndrome.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
16 citations
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January 2012 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The study suggests certain ACE gene variations are more common in women with PCOS and may be linked to increased insulin resistance.
16 citations
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
15 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.
15 citations
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October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.
12 citations
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March 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The study found a significant link between the renin-angiotensin system and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
9 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.
8 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Darkened knuckles can be an early sign of insulin resistance.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Applied Sciences” Women with PCOS have higher body fat and worse insulin resistance and lipid profiles.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
4 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.
4 citations
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January 1998 in “Heterocycles” Researchers made two new compounds that could be used for medicine.
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.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal” Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Endocrine Connections” Lower adiponectin levels are linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Reproductive biology and endocrinology” Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those with phenotype B.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” PCOS is linked to diabetes and insulin resistance, and managing AGEs may help treat related symptoms.
March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Acne in women may indicate insulin resistance.
November 2025 in “Cureus” PCOS-related acne can be managed by targeting hormones and insulin resistance.