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      Alopecia: Children Are Not Just Little People

      research Alopecia: Children Are Not Just Little People

      8 citations, September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
      Primary Care of Adult Women: Dermatologic Conditions

      research Primary Care of Adult Women: Dermatologic Conditions

      2 citations, March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America”
      The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
      Contemplation On Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

      research Contemplation On Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

      December 2022 in “International journal of preventive, curative & community medicine”
      PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, causing symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and is managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
      Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms

      research Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms

      20 citations, February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology”
      Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
      5α-Reductase Inhibitors

      research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

      17 citations, November 1997 in “Andrology”
      Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
      Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia

      8 citations, January 1996 in “Springer eBooks”
      Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
      Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2018

      research Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2018

      June 2018 in “Disease-a-Month”
      Remove inflamed cysts surgically, avoid topical antibiotics on wounds, treat skin and mouth conditions with specific medications, and address underlying causes of hair loss.
      Classification of Hair Diseases

      research Classification of Hair Diseases

      April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”
      Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
      News on PCOS

      research News on PCOS

      December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie”
      Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
      Pediatric Dermatology

      research Pediatric Dermatology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
      Androgens and Alopecia

      research Androgens and Alopecia

      165 citations, December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”
      Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
      Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Biochemical Criteria

      research Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Biochemical Criteria

      77 citations, June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”
      The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

      research Testosterone Metabolism in the Skin

      74 citations, November 1975 in “Archives of dermatology”
      Increased DHT formation in skin can cause hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens might treat these conditions.
      Skin Diseases in Pregnancy

      research Skin Diseases in Pregnancy

      34 citations, June 2014 in “The BMJ”
      Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
      The Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Women

      research The Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Women

      11 citations, September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada”
      Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
      Androgen Excess and Post-Reproductive Health

      research Androgen Excess and Post-Reproductive Health

      10 citations, April 2018 in “Maturitas”
      Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.
      Hirsutism

      research Hirsutism

      6 citations, April 2018 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine”
      Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
      Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      2 citations, September 2009 in “Nurse Prescribing”
      PCOS affects many women, causing various symptoms and health risks, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and support groups.