January 2023 in “European endocrinology” This review explores the association between alopecia and thyroid autoimmune disease, also highlighting a linked increased risk of thyroid cancer, but presents no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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May 1982 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study suggests that in rat skin, testosterone itself may play a more significant role in androgen action than 5α-dihydrotestosterone, unlike in the prostate where 5α-DHT is more dominant.
20 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This article reviews existing knowledge on postmenopausal hyperandrogenism and highlights diagnostic challenges, reporting no new clinical results.
38 citations
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July 2012 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the clinical use of anti-androgen medications and highlights emerging evidence supporting plant-derived anti-androgens like spearmint tea for managing PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study used a novel extraction method to detect and measure mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids in hair follicles, concluding these steroids may serve as effective biomarkers for diagnosing conditions related to steroid excess or deficiency, such as Cushing’s syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
December 2023 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, researchers described hyperandrogenism as a condition resulting from excessive androgen production, which can lead to symptoms like acne, hirsutism, and hair loss, particularly relevant for dermatological evaluation and management in adult females.
11 citations
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January 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This narrative review on inositol use in PCOS treatment found positive results for myo-inositol alone and effective outcomes for a myo-inositol/D-chiro inositol combination at a 40:1 ratio, suggesting further research on other combinations like 66:1 to 100:1.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study suggests that 5α-reduced glucocorticoids may have anti-inflammatory potential and could serve as biomarkers for liver inflammation in metabolic disease, with implications for drug development.
31 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This review updates the protective effects and molecular mechanisms of melatonin against ultraviolet-induced damage in human skin, reporting no new clinical findings.
117 citations
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review examines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management strategies for non-classic congenital hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, and provides evidence-based recommendations for its treatment and genetic counseling.
45 citations
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November 2015 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the potential hormonal and metabolic factors influencing hidradenitis suppurativa and highlights the need for further research to explore hormonal dysregulation's role in the disease.
92 citations
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May 2014 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the multi-system impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome and explores evaluation and treatment strategies, but it reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the role of hormones in regulating reproductive biology and outlines how the endocrine system, particularly the brain and pituitary gland, controls these hormonal processes.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, two female patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus showed significant improvement after treatment with the JAK inhibitor upadacitinib, indicating potential as a promising option for difficult cases, although further research is needed to confirm its broader safety and efficacy.
March 2026 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome and incorporates updates from a 2023 guideline, but reports no new research findings on diagnosis or management.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source describes Sweden's approach to achieving an ideal work-life balance for medical professionals, emphasizing a no-fault system, supportive mentorship, teamwork, high assertiveness, social trust, and good compensation, with specialists working 80% of the time and having over six weeks of annual leave.
In this review, the authors discuss various skin conditions linked to hyperandrogenism, such as acne and alopecia, with a focus on androgen-targeted therapies, suggesting these are generally more effective than non-androgen-targeted options.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in the diagnosis and management of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses various aspects of hair color, including its formation and evolutionary variations, based on research presented at the 4th Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies 2004, without providing new experimental results.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” This article reviews the structure, genomic organization, and pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and discusses current efforts in prevention and treatments for COVID-19 without reporting new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research discusses the author's findings on methods for harvesting and preparing fat tissue for transplantation, highlighting rare but serious complications reported in animal studies and the use of conditioning devices.
This chapter reviews pharmacodynamic evaluations in endocrine disorders focusing on oral antidiabetics, insulin analogues, and hormone interactions, but reports no new results.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
78 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study highlights the evolving understanding of acne's pathophysiology and suggests that targeting pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-17, IL-23, and TNFα with biological antibodies may offer new treatment strategies for severe acne and its scars.
56 citations
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December 2011 in “Steroids” This review discusses the genetics and variable phenotypic expression of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new clinical results; the authors call for further research on long-term health impacts and treatment strategies.
34 citations
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January 2011 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” This review summarizes various treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, noting that while some treatments address specific symptoms, no single therapy fully resolves the condition.
25 citations
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study suggests that an extract from Malva verticillata seeds could help treat hair loss by modulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in cultured human dermal papilla cells.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This meta-analysis found that autologous cell-based therapies, especially stromal vascular fraction, significantly improved atrophic acne scars over control treatments, enhancing both clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews the classifications and characteristics of androgenic alopecia and provides no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance for aestheticians to understand current treatment evidence.
July 2017 in “Cardiologia Croatica” This review discusses the components and risks of metabolic syndrome and emphasizes lifestyle changes as a primary treatment approach; it reports no new clinical results.