29 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.
28 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.
27 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
21 citations
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November 2015 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.
21 citations
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August 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
17 citations
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November 1997 in “Andrology” Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
15 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Selumetinib causes skin and hair side effects in kids with NF1, affecting treatment and quality of life.
15 citations
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July 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
14 citations
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Dengue virus can infect human hair follicle cells and may cause hair loss.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.
13 citations
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August 2023 in “Developmental Cell” Mechanosensory neurons adapt to different skin types after birth.
13 citations
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March 1998 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research” Island grafts can help study skin regeneration separately from other healing processes.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGA-4HGF may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth pathways and extending the hair growth phase.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
6 citations
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
5 citations
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January 2004 in “Japanese journal of geriatrics” Male hormones can cause hair loss, but treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help, and targeting TGF-B1 could be a future solution.
4 citations
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February 2019 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Chromium salts may help with insulin sensitivity in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their overall effectiveness and safety.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Liver International” Targeting thyroid hormone receptor α in liver cells may help treat liver fibrosis.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing” Continuing education programs significantly increased rural nurse practitioners' knowledge about PCOS.
3 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Medicine” Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with PCOS, which is also an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anifrolumab effectively improved lupus headaches in a patient unresponsive to other treatments.
1 citations
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April 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The new gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone is effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.
Recombinant type XVII collagen may help regrow hair by activating specific cell pathways.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” PCOS is a common disorder in women causing symptoms like irregular periods and weight gain, with management possible through lifestyle changes and medication.
September 2024 in “Health Sciences” Androgenic alopecia can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, and hormonal therapy.
July 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” Women with type D personality and PCOS experience more stress and use less effective coping strategies.
January 2024 in “Oxford medical case reports” Standard treatment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria was ineffective over five years.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient with myotonic dystrophy had several autoimmune disorders and thyroid cancer, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
June 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.