64 citations,
January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.
30 citations,
August 2019 in “Medical Sciences” Androgens play a key role in causing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).
24 citations,
March 2002 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
9 citations,
March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
4 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Different types of RNAs are found in varying amounts in patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, suggesting they could be important in the disease's development and potentially used as disease markers.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
2 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” PCOS is often linked with menstrual issues, hormonal imbalances, and a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
December 2023 in “Palestinian medical and pharmaceutical journal/Palestinian medical & pharmaceutical journal” Increasing sleep by 41 minutes daily for a month showed no significant changes in metabolism or hormone levels in healthy women.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances contribute to female hair loss, and trichoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool.
19 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.
12 citations,
October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
38 citations,
May 2006 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.
36 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
21 citations,
July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.
4 citations,
January 1991 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology” The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “Nutrition Journal” Spinach-derived thylakoid supplements plus a low-calorie diet helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight and improve their metabolism.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.
January 2016 in “Journal of SAFOG” Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.
September 1978 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” 29 citations,
July 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
16 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
13 citations,
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research helps understand how finasteride works and aids drug development.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.
3 citations,
January 1992 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” 3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Female pattern hair loss in Western India is common and often linked to metabolic syndrome.