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July 2018 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” The conclusion is that antibiotics are not the best acne treatment and early treatment is important to prevent scarring, especially for those with a family history of acne.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
3 citations
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December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Most adult females with acne do not have hormonal imbalances, but some show signs of excess male hormones.
January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” Menopause can cause skin to become dry, less elastic, and more wrinkled due to lower estrogen levels.
66 citations
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October 1999 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The Skin POMC System affects hair growth and skin responses to stress.
137 citations
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June 2005 in “Climacteric” Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
375 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
60 citations
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April 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain genes may be linked to autoimmune conditions in people with alopecia areata.
25 citations
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November 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Androgens affect skin conditions like acne and hair loss through specific biochemical pathways.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth” Indian women with skin signs of high male hormones often have related health issues.
67 citations
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
67 citations
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July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Localized estrogen treatments may improve skin quality with fewer risks than systemic hormone therapy.
Oral contraceptives can affect skin and hair, improve acne, but may cause pigmentation, dermatitis, and other conditions.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
12 citations
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July 1957 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Giving dihydrotachysterol to mother rats caused skin hardening and bone issues in their babies through milk.
354 citations
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August 1991 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Human adrenals and gonads have a unique enzyme for steroid hormone production.
39 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
20 citations
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September 2020 in “International journal of computer applications” The Random Forest algorithm was the most accurate at diagnosing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
12 citations
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February 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.
8 citations
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April 1988 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.
4 citations
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May 2006 in “médecine/sciences” The hairless gene is crucial for hair health, and its mutations cause hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” Women with excessive body hair often have higher male hormones and related health issues.
2 citations
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October 1999 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Melatonin and cortisol affect mink winter hair growth, but β-endorphin levels do not.
December 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Transgender acne treatment requires a tailored approach with ongoing topical treatments and ceramide-rich moisturizers.
November 2023 in “Biomolecules” The research showed that Vitamin D and its receptor are important for healthy bones and normal hair and skin in rats.