33 citations,
September 2014 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.
23 citations,
July 2003 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.
22 citations,
October 2017 in “Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Many young Australian women think they have PCOS, but only a few are diagnosed correctly, causing unnecessary worry.
19 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of diabetes science and technology” Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.
18 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.
18 citations,
January 2001 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.
13 citations,
July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.
12 citations,
April 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
11 citations,
April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Certain genetic variations in OCT1 may improve insulin sensitivity with metformin in women with PCOS.
10 citations,
November 2014 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
10 citations,
October 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride doesn't affect oral testosterone undecanoate, and high DHT levels may cause acne, prostate issues, and hair loss.
9 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density in male hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
5 citations,
June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
5 citations,
November 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.
2 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
2 citations,
July 2008 in “Paediatrics & child health” Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Radiation oncology journal” Low-dose radiation therapy may improve brain function in some Alzheimer's patients and is generally well-tolerated.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
December 2023 in “Urogenital tract infection” Seminal bacteria can lower sperm quality in subfertile men.
June 2023 in “International journal of science and research” PRP injections help hair regrowth safely but may need more research.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
March 2017 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” The model and estimator can predict drug exposure in kidney transplant patients well.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
January 2014 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Teens with PCOS have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and need regular glucose checks.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.