1 citations
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March 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, hirsutism was the most prevalent skin manifestation among women with PCOS, and a significant association was observed between certain skin changes and hormonal abnormalities such as insulin resistance and elevated prolactin levels.
January 2020 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that hirsutism, acne, acanthosis nigricans, and seborrheic dermatitis may serve as reliable cutaneous indicators of PCOS in women.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, skin manifestations such as hirsutism and acne were prevalent among women with PCOS, highlighting their importance in diagnosis and symptomatology.
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February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” In this study, hirsutism in women with PCOS was strongly associated with hyperandrogenism and metabolic abnormalities, while acne and androgenic alopecia were not effective markers for hyperandrogenism.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, describing its diagnostic criteria and noting that it is a common cause of anovulatory infertility and hirsutism, without reporting new research findings.