26 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses various hormonal therapies for acne and provides practical treatment guidelines for managing hormonally related acne, but it reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “Current psychiatry” This review discusses the guidelines for using and monitoring mood stabilizers in bipolar disorders, highlighting that only a minority of patients receive guideline-adherent monitoring.
21 citations
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September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” In this study, patients with lichen planopilaris showed higher prevalence of autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism compared to those with seborrheic dermatitis.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome focusing on metabolic subtypes and reports no clinical results.
October 2021 in “Acta Scientific Medical Sciences” This case report describes an isolated DHEA-S secreting adrenocortical carcinoma in a 52-year-old woman who presented without typical hyperandrogenic symptoms.
May 2016 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Proximal hair cortisol is a reliable tool for diagnosing Cushing's Syndrome.
7 citations
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May 2016 in “SpringerPlus” This review suggests that treating endocrine therapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients with topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and supplements like Vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids may be effective, but further studies are needed.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights a rare ovarian steroid cell tumor as the cause of androgen excess in a 36-year-old woman and underscores the importance of thorough preoperative workup to avoid unnecessary surgery.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review found that hormonal therapies, including FDA-approved combined oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone, are effective and well-tolerated treatments for acne vulgaris in adolescents with or without endocrine disorders, providing alternative options to antibiotics.
855 citations
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June 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews polycystic ovary syndrome's clinical features, highlighting diagnostic criteria and management strategies, and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for targeted treatment approaches.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” This review discusses how ophthalmic findings can reveal key endocrine disorders and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the eye's role in diagnosing and managing systemic diseases like diabetes and Graves' ophthalmopathy.
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.
October 2017 in “Springer eBooks” A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study concluded that serum AMH is a useful tool for diagnosing polycystic ovarian morphology in women with persistent acne, potentially replacing transvaginal ultrasound, though it does not correlate with hyperandrogenemia.
April 2026 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” This review highlights that effective management of PCOS-related dermatological issues, such as hirsutism and acne, requires a multidisciplinary approach involving hormonal therapies, metabolic interventions, and lifestyle changes.
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.
December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” This abstract provides no study findings but is a webpage with institutional and subscription information for accessing JAMA Dermatology content.
In this study, a 37-year-old female with resistant hypertension and signs of Cushing's syndrome and primary aldosteronism was found to have normal cortisol levels but high levels of cortisol and aldosterone via adrenal venous sampling, leading to a diagnosis confirmed by right adrenalectomy.
3 citations
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.
118 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the role of hormones in acne vulgaris and highlights the need for further research on their mechanisms of action; it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2011 in “ISRN Ophthalmology” This study found that increased serum testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels may serve as diagnostic markers for seborrheic meibomian gland dysfunction in both genders.
This study synthesizes current evidence showing that menopause involves a predictable endocrine transition, while male ageing features a more variable testosterone decline, necessitating a nuanced clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
36 citations
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September 2014 in “Paediatric drugs” This review examines treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa in children and adolescents, highlights differences from adult care, and reports no original clinical findings.
53 citations
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is the leading cause of hair loss in adolescents and may indicate endocrine disorders, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis.
6 citations
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February 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This case report highlights that hair loss, though common in the general population, may be a rare presenting symptom of Cushing's disease, as observed in a woman with multiple dermatological signs of the condition.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article discusses the systematic diagnostic evaluation of secondary amenorrhea and provides guidance for referral considerations; it reports no new research findings.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of Swyer Syndrome in adolescents with slow pubertal progression and primary amenorrhea due to the high risk of germ cell cancers.