7 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Acne lesions don't show increased keratinocyte growth compared to healthy hair follicles.
June 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Early postmenopausal women often experience skin issues like vaginal dryness, swallowing difficulties, hair loss, and uncommonly, keratoderma and hirsutism, but many are unaware these are related to menopause.
September 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Pandemic stress worsens hair loss and skin issues, suggesting combined mental and skin care treatments.
March 2025 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Elevated testosterone, DHEA-S, and FAI help identify PCOS risk in menstrual irregularities.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Digital Showcase Research, Scholarship, & Creative Works (University of Lynchburg)” No proven link between isotretinoin and depression.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” Taiwanese women with PCOS experience different symptoms based on age, with younger women facing more hormone imbalances and older women dealing with more metabolic issues.
18 citations
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October 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” Improving skin barrier function is crucial for better acne treatment.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” Acitretin may cause salivary gland inflammation.
Women with PCOS, especially with hirsutism, should be screened for depression and anxiety.
13 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” Skin issues in PCOS worsen quality of life and are linked to hormonal imbalances.
September 2024 in “Health Problems of Civilization” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has significant side effects requiring careful monitoring.
August 2022 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” The study found that 7.21% of young girls have polycystic ovarian syndrome, with symptoms like irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, and acne. Early diagnosis is important to prevent long-term complications.
30 citations
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February 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Menopause can cause hair problems.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.
12 citations
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October 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” About 5% of Thai university girls aged 17-19 have polycystic ovary syndrome, with moderate acne being a strong risk factor.
29 citations
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May 1975 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Combination therapy significantly reduces testosterone and moderately reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A man's rash caused by Finasteride improved after stopping the drug and starting new treatments.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with acne have a different balance of certain antioxidants in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
1 citations
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January 2006 Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
32 citations
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
June 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Cutis” Diet may influence acne development.