18 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The researchers reported that among Mediterranean Sicilian women with PCOS, Phenotype B exhibited the most severe metabolic abnormalities, notably obesity and altered glucose metabolism, whereas Phenotype D showed no such issues.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This review discusses the challenges in measuring testosterone for assessing androgen excess in women and emphasizes the importance of quality control in laboratory methods, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This study explores how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with endocrine organs and highlights specific endocrine molecules that help explain the progression and outcomes of COVID-19, especially in patients with certain metabolic conditions.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Sexual and Relationship Therapy” This review summarizes existing clinical guidelines for hormonal therapy in gender dysphoria, observing similarities in international practices and emphasizing the need for more evidence-based research, particularly on GnRH agonists for both trans women and men.
7 citations
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October 2000 in “Allergo Journal” Stress may affect hair growth by influencing hair follicle development and could contribute to hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Frontiers in Laboratory Medicine” This review discusses recent research on the relationship between gut microflora and depression, highlighting the potential for new insights into the pathogenesis and treatment of major depressive disorder.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This review discusses the complex relationship between melasma and factors like female sex hormones, genetics, and ultraviolet light exposure, but reports no new clinical findings.
This review reports that hair follicles are dynamic neuro-immuno-endocrine organs with intrinsic signaling pathways, which play a crucial role in hair disorders like alopecia. It highlights emerging regenerative approaches targeting these pathways for hair restoration.
June 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This review identifies and discusses various endocrine-related causes of hypertension in children and adolescents, emphasizing the role of genetic predispositions and highlighting the need for systematic diagnostic guidelines and genetic sequencing referrals to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
March 2024 in “Revista Ciências da Saúde CEUMA” This study found that administering testosterone increased the expression of sexual behavior and elevated serum testosterone and DHT levels in female capuchin monkeys, hinting at potential insights into testosterone use and its risks in humans.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study found that publications on skin changes and treatments in pregnant women increased from 2013 to 2022, although their citation rates moderately decreased over the same period.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” This review discusses the role of neurosteroids and androgens throughout different life stages, noting the potential disruptions caused by 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride, but no new clinical results are reported.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This chapter reviews various mucocutaneous manifestations of endocrine disorders and provides illustrative images of these clinical features, but reports no new research findings.
61 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study analyzed changes in hair diameter and density with age in Caucasian women, highlighting variations in perception of hair amount over time.
37 citations
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October 2014 in “Maturitas” This review discusses the mechanisms and treatment strategies for age-related hair changes, such as androgenetic alopecia and hair graying, and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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December 2024 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” This study found that aged C57BL/6 mice sub-strains exhibit distinct aging patterns, including differences in survival rates, body weight changes, and disease incidences, providing valuable insights for geriatric research using these mice models.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Clinical chemistry” This case report described a 9-year-old girl initially suspected to have complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, whose laboratory tests later suggested an alternative diagnosis involving atypical steroid metabolism patterns and hormonal responses.
1 citations
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.
251 citations
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
39 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review discusses the various causes of hirsutism other than PCOS, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing potentially life-threatening conditions like androgen-secreting tumors from more benign causes; it reports no new clinical findings.
28 citations
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February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed adverse lipoprotein profile changes that increase cardiovascular risk, which were found to be more closely related to androgen levels than body weight.
20 citations
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September 2006 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” This article reviews new drug therapies for endocrine disorders, discussing specific treatments such as trilostane for hyperadrenocorticism and various insulins for diabetes mellitus, but it reports no new clinical findings.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, TENS of the T6 dermatome over a longer term was explored for its effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and appetite-regulating hormones in obese subjects with moderate obstructive sleep apnea; however, results are not reported in the abstract.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study observed that adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception method and believe identifying information about donors should be accessible.
5 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that adding 10 mg/day of biotin to isotretinoin treatment for acne improved hair growth and maintained skin hydration, potentially reducing isotretinoin's mucocutaneous side effects.
2 citations
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December 2014 This review discusses the role of biotin in metabolism and the consequences of its deficiency, reporting no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2022 This study reported that a combination of Myo-inositol and D-chiro-Inositol improved clinical and laboratory parameters in teenage girls with PCOS compared to a placebo.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review analyzed scientific literature and found that dermatological symptoms, such as hirsutism and acne, frequently appear as early indicators of PCOS, reflecting hormonal imbalances and aiding diagnosis of the disorder.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” This review details various skin manifestations linked to different endocrine disorders but does not report any new clinical results.