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October 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
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January 2018 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” A significant number of Nigerian women struggling with infertility have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the exact percentage varying based on the diagnostic criteria used.
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pressure-induced hair loss is rare, often reversible, and early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications.
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February 2004 in “Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie” Pressure from surgical headrests can cause temporary hair loss in liver donors.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
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January 2010 in “Case reports in dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
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September 2021 in “Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental” Valproate can cause hair problems, but there are ways to manage them.
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” The document outlines a plan to test if certain methods can prevent developmental delays in children at Pakistani public healthcare centers.
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November 2023 in “Biomedicines” Menopause can cause hair thinning and texture changes due to hormonal and metabolic shifts.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Covid-19 affected asthmatic patients in Western Saudi Arabia.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth” Indian women with skin signs of high male hormones often have related health issues.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not readable or understandable.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” People in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia need more information and understanding about corneal donation.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Third booster shots enhance the immune system's response to the COVID-19 virus.
January 2019 in “ISGE series” Estrogen helps prevent artery plaque by stopping monocyte capture in blood vessels.
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August 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
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July 2021 in “Nutrients” Eating healthy, exercising, and taking certain supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms.
August 2024 in “Medicine” Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
1 citations,
February 2016 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
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February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Young Indian women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease, not linked to thyroid function but to higher levels of certain fats and homocysteine.