11 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Hepatology” Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.
5 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.
28 citations
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August 2003 in “Steroids” Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
8 citations
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September 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound improves diagnosis accuracy for most subcutaneous lesions.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
7 citations
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February 2016 in “TANG [HUMANITAS MEDICINE]” Homeopathic medicines Calcarea carbonica and Lycopodium clavatum can help improve PCOS symptoms.
October 2023 in “Al-Anbar medical journal” The clinic-based hair fall count method is accurate and reliable.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” New FUE systems have greatly improved hair restoration surgery.
May 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 24 citations
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January 2018 in “Development” Frizzled 3 and Frizzled 6 together control the orientation of mouse hair follicles.
51 citations
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
54 citations
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June 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of women's health and reproduction sciences” Electroacupuncture improved symptoms of PCOS in a 19-year-old woman.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PCOS is influenced by genetics and lifestyle, causing hormonal imbalances and health risks like diabetes and infertility.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.
39 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.
April 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” The combination of TACE and Donafenib is effective and tolerable for treating unresectable liver cancer.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baicalin may help reduce excessive male hormone levels in PCOS.
134 citations
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” CGF and i-PRF are more effective and safer than PRP for treating female pattern hair loss.
89 citations
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February 2002 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
62 citations
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April 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that there's a need for a new conference to establish stricter guidelines for diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
November 2021 in “SPAST Abstracts” The EFH-SLM cream is more effective and gentler for treating excessive hair growth in women.
60 citations
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July 2014 in “Autophagy” The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.