research The good, the bad, and the ugly facets of insulin resistance
Insulin resistance is a complex condition that can lead to many diseases and has few treatment options.
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research Metformin: Old Drug, New Therapeutic Potential in the Skin? A Brief Narrative Review
Metformin may help treat various skin conditions and aid in wound healing and skin aging.
research Update on polycystic ovary syndrome
The 2018 guideline for PCOS suggests new diagnostic criteria and treatments, but recognizes the need for more research.
research Vitiligo—Current Treatment Options and Future Perspectives
Vitiligo treatment is improving with new drugs and therapies, focusing on personalized and combined approaches.
research Exogenous testosterone, finasteride and castration effects on testosterone, insulin, zinc and chromium in adult male rats.
Testosterone and finasteride raise insulin and zinc, lower chromium in male rats.
research POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)–AN OVERVIEW
PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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research The effects of pro-, pre-, and synbiotics supplementation on polycystic ovary syndrome: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
Pro-, pre-, and synbiotics may help with PCOS, but more research is needed.
research Natural Sweetener Stevioside‐Based Dissolving Microneedles Solubilize Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2/2026)
Stevioside-based microneedles improve minoxidil delivery for effective hair growth treatment.
research Association Between Insulin Resistance and Hyperandrogenism in Women with PCOS. A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study
Insulin resistance is strongly linked to higher androgen levels in women with PCOS.
research Prevalence of Type II diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance in parents of women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Parents of women with PCOS have a higher risk of Type II diabetes and insulin resistance, especially fathers.
research PCOS – The Importance of Diet, Physical Activity, and Other Non-Pharmacological Methods in Treatment
Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are crucial for managing PCOS.
research DRUG NEWS
The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
research The use of dihydroxyacetone for photoprotection in variegate porphyria
Dihydroxyacetone in self-tanning lotion helped reduce sun-related skin issues in a woman with variegate porphyria.
research Patients with vitiligo present fewer cardiovascular risk factors: results from a case–control study
People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.
research VITILIGO: WHAT’S OLD, WHAT’S NEW?
Vitiligo treatments are improving but relapses are common.
research A Patient Preference-Weighted Quantitative Benefit-Risk Analysis of Ritlecitinib for Alopecia Areata to Inform Medical Decision Making
research 081 Simvastatin reduces autoimmune alopecia through direct action on T lymphocytes
Simvastatin helps hair regrowth in autoimmune alopecia by directly affecting T cells.
research Skin‐Inspired and Self‐Regulated Hydrophobic Hydrogel for Diabetic Wound Therapy
The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds quickly and effectively.
research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
research Multimodal Single-Step Vitiligo Surgery: A Novel Approach
The new surgical technique for vitiligo is effective, safe, and cost-efficient.
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research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Taiwanese Women
Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with PCOS, which is also an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
research Affect of a six months treatment regiment of metformin (MET) on 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17P) responses to GnRH agonist (GnRH Ag) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.
research Effects of adenosine triphosphate on vandetanib induced skin damage in rats
ATP helps prevent skin damage from vandetanib by reducing stress.
research Effects of KISS1 structural polymorphism on the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and reproductive hormones in Iraqi women who take metformin
Metformin increases FSH levels in PCOS, and KISS1 gene variations may influence PCOS development.
research Evaluation of Serum Levels of Nesfatin-1 and Insulin resistance in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Insulin resistance and nesfatin-1 are linked to acne severity.