3 citations
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February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses investigational treatments for androgenetic and chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research.
This study found that bilateral orchiectomy allows most transgender women to stop anti-androgen medications, with 91.7% discontinuing them post-surgery and 25% reducing estrogen use.
October 2011 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This study found that methadone use in HCV-infected male veterans was associated with a significant increase in the risk of advanced liver fibrosis.
November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This review discusses the necessity for hair transplant surgeons to be well-versed in both surgical and medical treatments for various forms of alopecia, and it reports no new results.
41 citations
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April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” This review discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new findings.
4 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article discusses how changes in hair and nails may indicate systemic diseases, but it provides no new results; the authors emphasize their usefulness in clinical diagnosis.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review suggests that, among non-hormonal treatments for menstrual irregularities in adolescents with PCOS, metformin is the most effective and cost-efficient option, particularly in overweight adolescent girls.
February 2020 in “Diabetologie Und Stoffwechsel” This article reviews treatment strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, specifically recommending letrozole for infertility, while also discussing lifestyle changes and other potential therapies, and reports no new research findings.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews causes and treatments of hyperandrogenism, including hirsutism and acne, but presents no new clinical findings.
August 1996 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This article discusses the various manifestations and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovarian syndrome and reviews its associated symptoms and clinical heterogeneity but reports no new clinical findings.
169 citations
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August 2004 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article discusses treatments for hirsutism and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that lower doses of current medications maintain efficacy while reducing cost and side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found a high prevalence of beard and eyebrow alopecia in male patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, and suggests a potential link between hormonal imbalances and the condition.
September 2016 in “Gynecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine” This review outlines the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on hyperandrogenism's cutaneous manifestations, such as hirsutism and acne, and describes treatments like oral contraceptives and antiandrogens to address these issues.
2 citations
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September 2009 in “Nurse Prescribing” This article discusses the causes, manifestations, and treatments of polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review highlights the role of sex hormones in skin health, observing that hormonal changes throughout a woman's life can affect skin conditions such as acne and hair loss, with treatments involving hormonal therapies and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
70 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This article reviews the characteristics and classification of SAHA syndrome and its relationship with other conditions, without presenting new clinical findings.
33 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review describes the clinical evaluation and management options for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on its endocrine and metabolic implications, but reports no new results.
12 citations
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January 2010 in “Pediatric Health” This review discusses treatment strategies for PCOS, focusing on using insulin-sensitizing medications alongside weight reduction and exercise to improve hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism, and reports no new results.
November 2016 in “Endocrinology&Metabolism International Journal” This review discusses the conditions, genetic factors, and treatment options related to polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for future research.
124 citations
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This article reviews polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, highlighting its endocrine and metabolic features, and reports no new clinical findings; the etiology may involve early-life abnormalities in androgen production.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” This review discusses the definition, causes, diagnostic strategies, and treatment options for hirsutism in women without reporting new clinical results, and highlights the impact of the condition on self-esteem.
23 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review describes the diagnosis and management challenges of telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss triggered by physiological stress, and summarizes current understanding of its mechanisms and treatments while recommending future research directions.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article discusses the hypothesis that mechanisms driving androgenic alopecia may reduce the risk and proliferation of prostate cancer by increasing prostaglandin D2 levels but presents no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This review explores the potential benefits of non-psychoactive Cannabidiol for reducing stress and pain associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
November 2025 in “Fertility Gynecology and Andrology” This study highlights that polycystic ovary syndrome develops through genetic and environmental factors, with insulin resistance as a key mechanism, impacting the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular conditions.
April 2024 in “Canadian Women s Health Today” This review suggests that "polycystic ovarian syndrome" is a misleading name, as the disorder involves complex metabolic and reproductive issues beyond ovarian dysfunction and may stem from factors affecting the fetus in utero.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This review discusses age-related and environmental factors affecting scalp hair changes in women, highlighting diagnostic complexities and ongoing research into targeted treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This review explores hirsutism in women with PCOS, analyzing its pathophysiology and management through both modern medicine and Unani perspectives, and suggests combining these approaches for more holistic care, while calling for future research to enhance treatment efficacy and safety.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This review discusses the potential role of androgens in COVID-19's pathophysiology and their possible link to hair disorders, but reports no new clinical results.