7 citations,
October 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” Monkeys with hair loss during pregnancy showed higher stress hormone levels and invested differently in their offspring.
12 citations,
April 1990 in “PubMed” Pregnancy can cause skin changes like pigmentation, stretch marks, and temporary hair loss, which often worry the expectant individual.
February 2024 in “Animals” Hair loss peaks in spring and regrowth in late summer, with pregnant females losing the most hair.
13 citations,
December 2010 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
33 citations,
January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
7 citations,
April 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.
138 citations,
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September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.
180 citations,
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.
96 citations,
February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
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14 citations,
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Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
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Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
12 citations,
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11 citations,
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