October 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Higher testosterone levels in Nigerian women with PCOS are linked to glucose disorders like diabetes.
More men have androgenic alopecia than women, with stress linked to the condition in both genders.
January 2009 in “대한피부과학회지” The conclusion is that more women in their forties are getting AGA and stress is linked to AGA in both men and women.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in men, often linked to genetics and hormones.
March 1988 in “Reactions (Auckland)” Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
January 2013 in “Guiding Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy” The combined therapy effectively treats androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
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April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
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January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine” Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
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March 2020 in “Journal of King Saud University. Science/Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʹaẗ al-malik Saʹūd. al-ʹUlūm” AiQingHua oil improves blood flow and promotes hair growth in mice.
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.
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June 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.
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May 1991 in “PubMed” Hirsutism requires identifying the cause to choose the right treatment, which may include medications like oral contraceptives or dexamethasone.
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July 2017 in “Medicine” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication for symptoms, and weight loss for fertility improvement.
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March 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” The study concluded that the most common skin problems in women with PCOS are excess hair, acne, oily skin, hair loss, dark skin patches, and skin tags.
July 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pioglitazone combined with metformin or spironolactone improves PCOS symptoms and insulin resistance.
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October 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
September 2019 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Hormones and iron deficiency are linked to female pattern hair loss, and hair thinning patterns are similar across different types of this condition.
October 2013 in “The professional medical journal” Acne severity in women with PCOS is significantly associated with their serum LH/FSH ratio.
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May 2005 in “Andrology” Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
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February 2013 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry” Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” COC treatment improves hormone and metabolic levels in PCOS patients.
The oral testosterone effectively increased testosterone levels and reduced SHBG, showing promise for treating testosterone deficiency.
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.
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November 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cyproterone acetate can effectively treat idiopathic hirsutism, but ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol may not always reduce hair growth.
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Hypothyroidism may worsen metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity in women with PCOS.
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April 1988 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A subtle androgen receptor abnormality can allow normal male development and sometimes fertility despite partial androgen resistance.
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.