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January 2010 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology” The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
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December 2008 in “Medical Journal of Australia” Baldness does not affect vitamin D levels in men.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.
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April 2003 in “Journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
12 citations
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August 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Androgen deprivation therapy might be better for preventing COVID-19 than treating it.
12 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.
11 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” A combined Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic showed that skin issues often weren't linked to rheumatic diseases, highlighting the benefits of a team approach.
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.
8 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This text talks about how to treat hair loss in women. It suggests different options and stresses the importance of support.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” White hairs often regrow in alopecia areata patches.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” NIPT can help detect potential maternal cancer, and GIPXplore can identify immune diseases in pregnancies.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride is safe for hair loss treatment and doesn't increase high-grade prostate cancer risk.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
Platelet-rich plasma may improve hair transplant results.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” These gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata in Egyptians.
April 2024 in “Proceedings” People with alopecia areata often have lower iron levels than healthy people.
December 2023 in “Migration letters” Herbal treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.
February 2014 in “Revista Argentina de Cardiología” Androgens may increase arrhythmias in Brugada Syndrome, while Finasteride could reduce them.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
16 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of mammalogy” Young female Australian fur seals are losing hair due to low tyrosine and zinc levels and high pollution exposure.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Menopausal Medicine” Careful medical care is needed for those over 50 on hormone therapy during COVID-19.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata cases in children are rising, especially in females and low-income regions, with a projected increase in China and decrease in the USA.
January 2023 in “Journal of men's health” Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.
July 2020 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” Finasteride harms invertebrates' survival and burial ability.
8 citations
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February 2014 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.
633 citations
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.