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January 2016 in “Journal of SAFOG” Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.
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2 citations,
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57 citations,
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28 citations,
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24 citations,
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5 citations,
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Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.
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Many women with postadolescent acne also have hormonal imbalances and are at higher risk for metabolic issues.
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2 citations,
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Androgenetic alopecia can cause distress and lower quality of life.
1 citations,
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Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
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