26 citations
,
December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores current and emerging treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on managing hyperandrogenism and cardiometabolic risk, but reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of cholesterol homeostasis in hair follicle biology and its potential connections to various hair disorders, but it reports no new findings.
67 citations
,
March 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study reported that estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives, antiandrogens, and insulin sensitizers are more effective than placebo in treating hirsutism in women, with combination therapies generally proving superior to monotherapy.
35 citations
,
September 2017 in “PubMed” This article reviews different types of alopecia, their diagnosis, and treatment options available in a family physician's practice, but it reports no new research findings.
951 citations
,
December 2013 in “Clinical epidemiology” This article reviews the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting current treatment and management options, but reports no new research findings.
378 citations
,
November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and management of hirsutism in women, noting that effective treatment requires addressing the root cause as well as the hair growth.
1540 citations
,
October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome proposed by the AE-PCOS Society Task Force, emphasizing hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and excluding related disorders, while noting potential variations needing more research.
168 citations
,
January 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male and female mice have different skin thickness, and hormones affect their skin and hair growth differently.
5 citations
,
January 1993 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This study suggests that weak adrenal androgens like dehydroepiandrosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate may play a key role in maintaining axillary hair in women over 50, rather than testosterone.