May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Antiphospholipid syndrome can severely damage adrenal glands, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
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November 2015 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.
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November 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Men are more affected by COVID-19 due to differences in immune responses and protein expression.
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October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
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July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
48 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
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January 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Case Reports” Early diagnosis, intensive therapy, and careful follow-up are crucial for managing overlapping TTP and SLE.
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July 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.
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May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
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March 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Forensic DNA phenotyping faces challenges due to inconsistent terminology, limited genetic understanding, and debates over technology and models.
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
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February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Vitamin D may help regulate cholesterol and influence prostate cancer development.
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
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February 2016 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Higher vitamin D levels are linked to higher iron levels in Korean women without metabolic syndrome, but not in those with it.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
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January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
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October 2003 in “The Journal of Dermatology” DCP therapy causes side effects like weakness, flushing, headaches, and taste changes, but less frequently causes hypertension and diabetes.
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
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September 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologists diagnose and manage melanoma more effectively than general practitioners.
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December 2023 in “Tuberkuloz ve Toraks/Tüberküloz ve toraks” Many COVID-19 patients have long-term symptoms, especially women, but certain medications may help reduce these symptoms.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.