3 citations
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February 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Combination therapy is better for long-term control and outcomes in type 2 diabetes.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Teens with PCOS have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and need regular glucose checks.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Early advanced therapies are crucial for better survival in aggressive insulinoma cases.
189 citations
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March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
Metformin can cause rare severe skin reactions.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
May 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” GLP-1RAs may cause hair loss but could also help regrow hair in some cases.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
9 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Using tazarotene with GliSODin improves facial skin more than tazarotene alone.
37 citations
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March 2006 in “Regulatory Peptides” Mice skin has components that could help with hair growth and might be used for diabetes treatment.
17 citations
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May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
306 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” Hibiscus petals helped control blood sugar and improve liver and pancreas health in diabetic rats.
May 2015 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Both finasteride and metformin effectively treat PCOS by reducing hormone levels and insulin resistance.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “JCRPE” Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” GLP-1 RAs may help wound healing but can also cause faster facial aging and skin issues.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 11 citations
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March 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Ginsenoside compound K shows promise for treating metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome is rare, linked to lupus, and hard to treat due to severe insulin resistance.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride and bicalutamide can affect blood sugar, so diabetics need monitoring.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride and bicalutamide can affect blood sugar, so diabetics need monitoring.
50 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta physiologica” Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Combining spironolactone with metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS better than either drug alone.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
April 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Tofacitinib effectively treated a woman's complex autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Nutrients” Ginseng extracts protect brain cells and reduce damage in diabetic rats.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New pyrazole-based inhibitors show promise for treating metabolic diseases and other conditions.
16 citations
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April 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Teriflunomide is an effective and safe first-line oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
2 citations
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February 2005 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Certain medications can help treat PCOS symptoms, but they aren't FDA-approved for this use.