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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are the most reliable skin markers for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome in women and suggest a need for further evaluation of possible metabolic issues.
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March 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, nearly all predialysis chronic kidney disease patients had at least one dermatologic finding, with xerosis being the most common, highlighting the prevalence and diversity of skin issues in this population.
January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study found that COVID-19 patients with skin symptoms had a shorter hospital stay than those without, suggesting these signs may indicate a different disease course.
December 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that acne and hirsutism were the most common cutaneous manifestations in Indian women with PCOS, but these did not correlate with the number of ovarian follicles.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that inpatient dermatology consultations at a large tertiary care center led to treatment changes in 81.9% of cases, particularly improving management of complex cutaneous conditions associated with systemic diseases.