October 2025 in “Progress In Microbes & Molecular Biology” This review reveals that PCOS is consistently linked to gut microbiota dysbiosis, characterized by reduced microbial diversity and shifts in composition, which are associated with various PCOS phenotypes and may present opportunities for microbiota-targeted therapies addressing the disorder's underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
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January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This review discusses the relationship between gut microbiota and alopecia areata, and it does not report new clinical results.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gut microbiota influences the development of alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that microneedling treatment improved hair regeneration in an animal model of alopecia areata and positively influenced the gut microbiome by restoring microbial diversity and altering short-chain fatty acid levels.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study found that the gut microbiota composition in patients with post-finasteride syndrome differs significantly from healthy controls, with reduced diversity and specific microbial changes, suggesting a potential diagnostic marker and therapeutic target.