39 citations
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology” PFOS exposure disrupts hormone levels and enzyme activities in juvenile frogs, affecting males and females differently.
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.
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.
February 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” Ferroportin in macrophages is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by managing iron distribution.
64 citations
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March 2021 in “Anaesthesia” Iron deficiency in women is common, often overlooked, and needs better recognition and treatment.
January 2023 in “International journal of medical science and health research” Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.
9 citations
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
16 citations
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July 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” The document concludes that doctors should check for frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients with acquired hyperpigmentation and that early treatment is important.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Reducing granulosa cell pyroptosis may improve oocyte maturation in PCOS.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Looking older on the outside might be linked to aging faster on the inside and can be affected by lifestyle choices and health risks.
33 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
138 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” Alopecic hair has more irregular structures and chemical changes than normal hair, reducing its strength.
60 citations
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June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” PCOS is often caused by hormonal imbalances that can lead to various health issues and may indicate a risk for future metabolic and cardiovascular problems.
2 citations
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Current treatments for postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia stop hair loss but don't regrow hair.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
Mohamed Kandil suggests renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to "Polyfollicular Anovulatory Androgenic Syndrome" to better describe its symptoms, but concerns exist that it may not cover all related issues like obesity and depression.
An integrated approach with accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment improves outcomes for female hair loss.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Case Reports” A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Southern Chinese women with female pattern hair loss have less, thinner hair and smaller hair follicles.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical nursing studies” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lowers women's quality of life, especially mentally and socially, but nursing guidelines can improve their understanding of the condition.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Weight loss improves PCOS symptoms and overall health.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.
22 citations
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January 2012 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology International” Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.
March 2024 in “Biomedical reports” Isoflavone may help manage PCOS symptoms, but its effectiveness is uncertain.
December 2023 in “ANNALS OF ABBASI SHAHEED HOSPITAL AND KARACHI MEDICAL & DENTAL COLLEGE” Spexin levels are lower in PCOS patients and linked to metabolic and hormonal issues.