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October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
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November 2020 in “Journal of adolescent health” Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
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January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Beetroot extract nanogel may help treat hair loss caused by testosterone.
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October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
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January 2024 in “Metabolites” Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
October 2023 in “The Open public health journal” Alopecia greatly affects Greek women's daily life, relationships, and self-image, with mixed social support and dissatisfaction with treatments.
August 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Wigs help improve self-esteem and quality of life for people with hair loss from alopecia areata.