May 2025 in “Current Women s Health Reviews” In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with pilomatrixoma and mild polycystic ovarian changes was studied, but no direct correlation was found between the conditions, though shared hormonal and genetic factors suggest potential links warranting further research.
This study found that abnormal carbohydrate metabolism linked to increased serum fasting insulin levels is associated with 20% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, and these women exhibit more symptoms compared to those with normal insulin levels.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” This study found that high exposure to plastics was associated with increased chances of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls.
June 2023 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This study found that acne tarda is prevalent, particularly among women and individuals with darker skin, with hormonal imbalances and endocrine disorders like PCOS commonly associated with its pathogenesis.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This article discusses how nutritional and environmental factors, along with antioxidant supplementation, may improve hair growth by mitigating the effects of androgens and reports no new clinical results.
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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case report describes a 19-year-old girl with PCOS who experienced symptom improvement, including normalized menstruation, after two months of Ayurvedic treatment.
July 2022 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal” This paper discusses polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and reports no new results; the authors highlight the complexity and heterogeneity of this endocrine disorder.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Integrated Health Sciences” This study found that among premenopausal women with hirsutism, obesity was strongly associated with the severity of the condition, while endocrine test results showed no correlation.
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August 2025 in “European journal of medical research” In this study, subclinical hypothyroidism in women with PCOS was linked to changes in the thyroid-prolactin axis and a lack of correlation between TSH and AMH, while gonadotropin levels and ovarian morphology remained unaffected, indicating the need for further prospective research.
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April 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found no consistent differences between the posterior vertex and occipital region for hair hormone analysis, but noted significant variations in specific hormone concentrations, highlighting the need for standardized sampling practices.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that 11-oxygenated androgens were higher in women with PCOS compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism, with no difference from controls, and higher Bisphenol A levels in obese women with PCOS may worsen metabolic issues.
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article reviews hirsutism from an endocrine perspective and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study suggests that hormonal disturbances play a role in female pattern hair loss and that trichoscopy may be a useful tool for diagnosis and differentiation from other conditions.
This study found that in female androgenetic alopecia, androgen receptors are highly positive in affected areas, supporting their role as regulators of genetically predisposed hair follicles despite normal serum hormone levels.
June 2026 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study found that patients undergoing endocrine surgery commonly experienced hormonal disorders and dermatologic complications, particularly those with hormonal imbalances, highlighting the importance of dermatologic surveillance and aesthetic rehabilitation in postoperative care to improve quality of life.
This study found that cutaneous manifestations such as hirsutism, acne, and acanthosis nigricans in women with PCOS correlate significantly with hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance.
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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.
May 2026 in “Research Square” In this study of women aged 18-45 from an endocrine referral group, researchers found that while clinical hirsutism severity is independently associated with biochemical hyperandrogenism, the relationship is modest and suggests different biological aspects are at play.
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.
December 2023 in “Advances in basic medical sciences.” In this cohort study, short-term treatment with metformin in overweight/obese women with PCOS significantly improved menstrual irregularities and lipid profiles (HDL and LDL levels), but did not significantly affect BMI, insulin, testosterone, or adipokine levels compared to the unexposed group.
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January 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This article discusses the symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting early diagnosis benefits, but it reports no new findings.
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January 1997 in “Endocrine Journal” This study found a significant association between patients' sex of rearing and external genitalia in those with gonadal dysgenesis, while noting lower testosterone levels compared to controls.
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October 1967 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the potential link between long-term transdermal exposure to sex hormones from antiperspirants and increased breast and prostate cancer rates, calling for further research to confirm this theory.
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February 2022 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study developed a validated method using UPLC-MS/MS to analyze 37 hormones in human hair, enabling broader hormonal profiling for identifying endocrine disorders.
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May 2023 in “Cancer medicine” This review reports that KRT80 is overexpressed in various cancers, enhancing cancer cell proliferation, invasiveness, and migration, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target, though more clinical studies are needed to fully understand its role in cancer prognosis.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Veterinary Science” This study found that higher dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels are associated with reduced crowing complexity in Kokok Balenggek roosters.
May 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study evaluated factors influencing hair steroid concentrations in early infancy, finding small effects from birth mode, season, and age-related changes, suggesting hair analysis as promising for assessing long-term endocrine activity.
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November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” This review discusses the neurobiology of sexual function and reports no new results; the authors cover multiple endocrine and neurotransmitter influences on sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm stages.
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May 2006 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” This study reported that women with PCOS had higher levels of certain hormones and lower SHBG levels compared to non-PCOS women with similar symptoms, highlighting a less favorable endocrine profile in PCOS cases.