The treatment was not recommended due to limited effectiveness and significant side effects.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Understanding proteins linked to PCOS symptoms can improve diagnosis and treatment.
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November 2009 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.
August 2020 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Lifestyle changes and medication can improve the quality of life for women with PCOS by reducing complications.
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September 2022 in “Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology” Paraproteinemic keratopathy can show eye symptoms before other signs of disease, needing careful treatment and long-term follow-up.
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January 2006 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
38 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Alopecia areata patients have more activated T cells in their blood, which may help in developing treatments.
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January 2005 Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in adult women.
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September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
3 citations
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
Women with PCOS have different body composition and some metabolic differences compared to healthy women.
December 2020 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron deficiency causes hair loss by affecting hair differentiation and cycling.
70 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” PCOS involves hormonal imbalance, cysts, and ovulation issues, affecting health and increasing disease risks.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of heart disease.
26 citations
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September 1969 in “The American journal of medicine” Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
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April 2025 in “Advances in Medical Pharmaceutical and Dental Research” Contaminated mustard oil caused severe health issues, including pancytopenia, in a family.
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August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
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September 2022 The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
November 2025 in “Journal of Rangpur Medical College” Oligomenorrhea is the strongest predictor of PCOS severity.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more frequent menstrual pain, but the pain's intensity is similar to those without PCOS.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” PPAR-γ may be a key target for treating alopecia areata and other skin conditions.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
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February 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
19 citations
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January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Women with prediabetes may have a higher risk of PCOS-like changes, especially if they have impaired glucose tolerance.
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January 2015 in “Dental research journal” Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.
4 citations
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November 1999 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is a rare hair disorder causing beaded, fragile hair, often improving on its own over time.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Pakistan BioMedical Journal” Many young women are unaware of PCOS symptoms, and poor diets worsen their menstrual cycles.