989 citations
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” This article reviews the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and possible genetic and environmental influences of polycystic ovary syndrome but provides no new research findings.
119 citations
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November 2009 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and increased androgen bioavailability may be involved alongside metabolic factors.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” This review summarizes the current knowledge on polycystic ovary syndrome, including its features, diagnosis, and treatment, and highlights the need for further research to fill existing knowledge gaps.
9 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal Of Endocrinology, Metabolism And Diabetes Of South Africa” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This review discusses diagnostic criteria, phenotypes, and therapies for polycystic ovarian syndrome, emphasizing an individualized treatment approach based on the multifactorial nature of the disease; it reports no clinical results.
May 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review discusses the integration of modern and Unani medicine in the management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, highlighting the potential of Unani herbal formulations as promising alternatives with minimal side effects but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, young female medical students at King Saud University reported a higher prevalence of physician-diagnosed PCOS compared to similar Western populations, and hirsutism was notably associated with the condition, highlighting the need for early screening and health education.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” In this observational study, patients in India using Sebamed® anti-hair-loss shampoo for 16 weeks experienced improvements in hair growth, thickness, hair fall count, and density, with healthcare professionals reporting good to excellent tolerability in 96.4% of cases.
July 2024 in “Anti-Infective Agents” This study explored the development of a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using natural polyherbal tincture and reported strong antimicrobial effects, which suggests it may be a safer and more effective alternative to conventional solutions that can cause side effects like hair loss and irritation.
991 citations
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January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, associated morbidities, and possible evolutionary advantages of polycystic ovary syndrome, but does not report any new findings.
257 citations
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July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses the various phenotypes and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting its complex pathophysiology and associated health risks, and reports no new clinical results.
96 citations
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that G protein-coupled estrogen receptor enhances melanin synthesis in melanoma cells through cAMP-PKA-MITF-TYR signaling, suggesting its potential as a drug target for chloasma treatment.
63 citations
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review found that patients with alopecia areata may have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but conflicting evidence precludes definitive clinical recommendations for micronutrient supplementation.
60 citations
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May 2011 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This article discusses the association between hypertension and polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the need for managing related risk factors, but reports no new clinical results.
42 citations
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that insulin resistance was significantly associated with PCOS among infertile women with central obesity, highlighting differences in insulin and phenotype severity.
34 citations
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May 2017 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses the known morbidities of polycystic ovarian syndrome, highlighting its diverse impacts on women's health, but reports no new research findings.
30 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review explores the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, suggesting an association that supports considering cardiovascular risk assessments in patients with this type of hair loss.
29 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This review discusses insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the potential benefits of lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing drugs.
24 citations
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February 2022 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review reports that women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at 28%–50% higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with increased rates of COVID-19-related hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study highlights that lower testosterone in men and higher testosterone in women are linked to increased risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, with associated skin diseases indicating potential cardiovascular complications.
10 citations
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” This article reviews the differential diagnosis of mild hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls, discussing potential causes such as PCOS and nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia, but presents no new data.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” This study suggests that topical finasteride may benefit women with facial hirsutism, based on observations from a small sample.
November 2024 in “Cureus” This study found that in Saudi female medical students, dermatological features like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, as well as polycystic ovary syndrome, are associated with increased waist circumference, an indicator of insulin resistance.
October 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, dyslipidemia was found to be prevalent among young adult women with polycystic ovary syndrome in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, particularly characterized by increased triglycerides and decreased HDL-c levels.
98 citations
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August 2004 in “BJU international” This review critically examines the current medical management strategies for BPH/LUTS and reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review suggests that herbal hair serums, which are claimed to nourish the scalp and promote hair growth, may effectively treat alopecia without adverse effects, offering a natural alternative to allopathic medications that often have side effects.
1514 citations
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” This consensus report reviews current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps concerning the various health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.
633 citations
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study observed that among a cohort of reproductive-aged women in the U.S., the prevalence of PCOS was about 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.
378 citations
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November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and management of hirsutism in women, noting that effective treatment requires addressing the root cause as well as the hair growth.
378 citations
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS in a population of unselected U.S. women was 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.