22 citations
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that hormonal antiandrogen acne treatment is associated with shorter antibiotic durations in women, suggesting early initiation may reduce overall antibiotic use.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Cells Tissues Organs” This study found that activin B promotes the initiation and development of hair follicles in both cultured and neonatal mouse skin models.
2 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review concluded that no treatments for postpartum alopecia have been studied adequately to support their effectiveness, based on significant limitations in the available research.
This randomized control trial reported that mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenic alopecia, with a mean increase of 35 hairs/cm² over 12 weeks compared to the placebo group, which showed minimal hair density changes.
68 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” This review discusses the emerging "endocrine phenotype" of COVID-19, highlighting the implications for managing diabetes, obesity, vitamin D deficiency, and other endocrine conditions in affected patients.
42 citations
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May 2009 in “Contraception” This study found that the combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and chlormadinone acetate was effective in reducing moderate papulopustular acne and other androgen-related skin disorders compared to placebo.
21 citations
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review evaluates various cognitive-behavioral interventions for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on their efficacy.
20 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, this study found that oral contraceptives containing 20 μg ethinyl estradiol had similar effects on androgen levels as those containing 30 μg.
20 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the role of androgen hormones in skin and hair conditions and highlights the potential of antiandrogen therapies in dermatology, reporting no new results.
15 citations
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May 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This double-blind control study found that an ointment containing propolis (50%) and aloe vera (3%) led to significant improvement in 64.4% of patients with mild to moderate psoriasis over 12 weeks, compared to no significant improvement in the placebo group.
12 citations
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January 2010 in “Pediatric Health” This review discusses treatment strategies for PCOS, focusing on using insulin-sensitizing medications alongside weight reduction and exercise to improve hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism, and reports no new results.
8 citations
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May 2025 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” This meta-analysis reported that dienogest and combined oral contraceptives had comparable efficacy and tolerability for endometriosis treatment, with therapeutic choice suggested to be based on patient preference and clinical history.
8 citations
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January 1987 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that treatment with the pure antiandrogen Flutamide did not affect the estrous cycle or plasma levels of most hormones in female rats, supporting its potential use for treating hirsutism, acne, and alopecia in women.
5 citations
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July 1987 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that a combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel appeared effective in temporarily treating ovarian hyperandrogenism in adolescents, with reductions in hormone levels and ovarian volume observed.
November 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This analysis reports no significant differences between spironolactone and metformin for managing PCOS, noting spironolactone remains a potential off-label option for patients unable to use hormonal contraceptives, but larger studies are necessary to confirm its efficacy.
May 2025 in “Research Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that diabetic individuals experienced significant changes in hair characteristics, including reduced thickness, strength, and altered growth cycle phases, correlated with poor glycaemic control and haematological variations compared to healthy controls.
March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating ovarian-related inflammation may help hair regrowth in women with alopecia areata.
July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
January 2018 in “International journal of medical biochemistry” This study found that female patients with telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12 compared to the control group.
6 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that oxybenzone is very stable under light exposure, contradicting previous findings of its oxidation to semiquinone after solar irradiation.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “Technology and Health Care” In this study, a group taking compound ginseng cicada decoction showed significantly lower relapse rates, severity, and itching related to atopic dermatitis over 3 months compared to a control group, and reported improved quality of life with no significant adverse events.
54 citations
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May 1998 in “Urology” This study demonstrates that patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia have a higher severity and frequency of male pattern baldness compared to a control group.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study observed that men receiving dutasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia did not show significant differences in neuropsychological assessments compared to a control group not on dutasteride.
5 citations
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June 2008 in “Acta Cirurgica Brasileira” This study found that finasteride administration in hamsters led to significant spermatogenesis reduction and seminiferous tubule atrophy compared to the control group.
4 citations
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January 2012 This study found no significant difference in burn healing between rats treated with carboxytherapy and a control group.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found no significant differences in insulin resistance between patients with androgenetic alopecia or acne vulgaris and control groups, but suggests insulin may play a role in the conditions' development.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that fifteen days of Trataka practice significantly reduced menopausal symptoms among participating women compared to a control group.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” This study found that patients with metabolic syndrome experienced the onset of gray hair at an earlier age compared to the control group.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that men with androgenic alopecia had significantly different hair copper levels compared to controls, but no difference in blood copper levels between the groups was observed.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” This study found that women with PCOS had higher glucose and C-peptide levels but similar insulin levels compared to a control group.