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research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research The Skin in Pregnancy: A Review of Normal Changes
Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): French Endocrine Society Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management
The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research Hair Loss
Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
research Advances and Challenges in Hair Restoration of Curly Afrocentric Hair
Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.
research In the Empire of Images: Preface to the Tenth Anniversary Edition
Media images promote unrealistic beauty standards, affecting body image and eating disorders globally.
research Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation in PCOS and Non-PCOS Patients
PCOS patients, especially obese ones, often lack vitamin D and may need supplements and lifestyle changes.
research Impact of Nutrition and Exercise on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Eating healthy and exercising can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its related health problems.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Obstetric Dermatology
The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Hirsutism: A Comprehensive Update of Embryology, Aetiopathogenesis, and Therapeutic Approach
The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
research Differentiating Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia And Androgenetic Alopecia In African American Men: Report Of Three Cases
The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
research Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color Patients: New Considerations Sparked by the Approval of Baricitinib
The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
research Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecias: Assessing the Current State of Evidence
People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
research Bitemporal Alopecia: A Unique Pattern Variant of Alopecia
The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: What Impact Does It Have on the Quality of Life?
Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.
research Psychological Aspect of Alopecia
Hair loss can significantly impact a person's mental health, causing issues like anxiety and depression, and stress can trigger hair loss.
research Alopecia in Crash Dieters
Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
research An Unusual Case of Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Associated with Authentic Hair Extension in a Young African-American Female Adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
research Traction Alopecia: 2% Topical Minoxidil Shows Promise. Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Possible Familial Aetiology in Two African Families from South Africa
The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
research Drug-Associated Alopecia
Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
research Extensive Traction Alopecia Attributable to Ponytail Hairstyle and Its Treatment with Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
research The Pressing Need for Standardization in Epidemiologic Studies of PCOS Across the Globe
The article concludes that global standardization in PCOS research is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding of the condition.
research Abortion
The book provides a historical view of abortion in the U.S., critiques the pro-choice movement, and recommends including abortion in medical education.