January 2022 in “International journal of zoological investigations” Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is common in overweight urban college girls and may increase the risk of heart and metabolic problems.
December 2021 in “Dermatology research” Low levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and calcium are linked to premature graying of hair.
April 2021 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Acne and hair loss are not good indicators of hormone imbalance in PCOS, but excessive body hair is.
73 citations,
June 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.
67 citations,
February 2010 in “Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica” Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.
27 citations,
December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
14 citations,
October 2016 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.
11 citations,
November 2017 in “Electronic physician” Depression severity is not linked to PCOS markers like BMI, insulin resistance, or testosterone levels.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Mouse hair follicle stem cells were successfully isolated and used to regenerate hair follicles with two different methods.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “SLEEP” People with rheumatoid arthritis have poorer sleep quality than healthy individuals.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Caffeic acid helps protect rats from the harmful effects of acrylamide.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Calcium signals and SHH guide the direction of feather growth in chicken skin.
August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Hair loss is common in women with PCOS and is linked to symptoms like acne and excess hair but not to worse metabolic health.
20 citations,
January 2003 in “Journal of oleo science” Chemical treatments and daily stresses damage hair, especially the cuticle layer.
18 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.
6 citations,
June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
28 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
7 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
4 citations,
April 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” The study concluded that a higher waist-hip ratio significantly increases the risk of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
January 2024 in “Scientific reports” Egyptian Mint effectively kills mosquito larvae and inhibits certain bacteria.
48 citations,
February 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic issues.
27 citations,
March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
26 citations,
August 2014 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.