research Skin Manifestations and Biophysical Properties in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Changes After Weight Loss: A Two-Year Prospective Study
Weight loss surgery improved several skin conditions in obese patients but often caused hair loss.
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research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
research Persistent Virilization and Vasomotor Symptoms in a Transman 5 Years Post Testosterone Withdrawal
A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
research Dermatology Consultations Significantly Contribute to Efficient Care of Hospitalized Patients: A Prospective Study of Dermatology Inpatient Consults at a Tertiary Care Center
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS and suggest the need for further tests for related health issues.
research Dermatological Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing early treatment.
research Urban Rural Comparisons of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Burden Among Adolescent Girls in a Hospital Setting in India
More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.
research Effect of Metformin Therapy in Females Visiting Dermatologist for Acne Vulgaris Having Endocrine and Sonographic Characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Metformin improves acne, hair growth, and menstrual cycles in females with PCOS.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
research Disorders of the Pilosebaceous Unit: Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia
Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
research Update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.
research Menopausal Acne – Challenges And Solutions
Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
research Human Hair Growth in Health and Disease
Androgens play a key role in hair growth.
research Care for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Development and Prescribing Patterns of a Multidisciplinary Clinic
In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
research Hirsutism and Quality of Life
Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.
research Severe Impact of Late Diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia on Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Function: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.
research Diagnosis and Challenges of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence
Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
research Dienogest
Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
research Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS affects many women, causing various symptoms and health risks, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and support groups.
research Botulinum Toxin: Pearls and Pitfalls
Doctors should recognize various nail disorders, new allergens, and metabolic syndrome in patients, and use botulinum toxin carefully in aesthetic procedures.
research Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical and Pathophysiological Features and Treatment Options
Metabolic syndrome can cause serious health issues and should be considered when treating women with severe acne.
research Practical Approaches to Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology in Skin of Color Patients
The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
research Hair Cosmetic Alterations
The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
research An Unusual but Important Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Women
A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Hirsutism
The study concluded that personalized treatment, including medical and cosmetic approaches, is effective for women with PCOS and hirsutism.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study
PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.
research Self-Portrait as Self-Evaluation and Follow-Up of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Study
Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Considerations for Cutaneous Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy That Fail to Resolve Postpartum
Some skin changes from pregnancy like hair loss, excessive hair growth, palm redness, and stretch marks may not go away after birth and could suggest a misdiagnosis or hidden condition.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.