December 2015 in “Revista Chilena de Dermatología” El Síndrome de Ovario Poliquístico causa problemas de piel como acné y es importante reconocerlo temprano para tratarlo.
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
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November 2011 in “Open access journal of contraception” Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
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January 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some natural remedies may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Innovations” Medicinal plant substances can help prevent hair loss and improve hair health.
October 2017 in “Springer eBooks” A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine/milk proteins complex may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
883 citations
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August 2016 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.
205 citations
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
157 citations
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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
110 citations
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August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
103 citations
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
100 citations
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April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
61 citations
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April 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
58 citations
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April 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
55 citations
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March 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
50 citations
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March 2017 in “PeerJ” Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
38 citations
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February 2019 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
34 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
30 citations
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August 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.
28 citations
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride inhibits enzyme activity in rhesus macaques, suggesting they're useful for evaluating similar drugs.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
21 citations
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
21 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.