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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.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
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July 2017 in “Endocrine connections” Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Premature hair graying in young Turkish adults is more likely if they have stress, a family history of graying, drink alcohol, have chronic diseases, are older, or are taller.
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July 2014 in “Hong Kong medical journal” Some skin disorders might be linked to H. pylori infection, but more research is needed to confirm this.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.
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October 2018 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The study found that hair transplant complications are rare, with swelling being the most common issue.
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Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
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March 2017 in “Cell host & microbe” Hair follicle development and microbes help regulatory T cells gather in newborn skin.
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
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May 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Matriptase is crucial for skin barrier, hair growth, and may contribute to skin cancer.
101 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Reduced matriptase activity causes skin and hair issues in both humans and mice.
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September 2008 in “Brain & development” Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
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August 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ban Tu Wan, a Chinese herbal supplement, can cause severe liver damage.
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
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July 2025 in “BMC Medicine” PCOS affects 11% of women, highlighting the need for standardized diagnosis.
November 2025 in “JPRAS Open” Age and diabetes are linked to larger trichilemmal cysts, while hypertension is linked to smaller ones.
August 2023 in “Processes” Fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactobacillus reuteri CCFM8631 increases its skin care benefits.
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July 2025 in “Obesity Facts” GLP-1 receptor analogs may help improve metabolism and reproductive health in people with PCOS and obesity.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” CRET therapy affects inflammation in skin cells by changing cytokine levels and activating certain proteins.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair root sheaths are more common in non-scarring hair loss and help diagnose the type of hair loss.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
28 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
21 citations
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January 2024 in “Science Immunology” Regulatory T cells protect hair follicle stem cells by maintaining immune privilege in the skin.
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