February 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This narrative review discusses the various symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and early diagnosis to prevent complications.
This article discusses various potential causes of hair loss in women undergoing renal replacement therapy and emphasizes the importance of thorough patient evaluation, but it reports no new research findings.
April 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This review discusses the management of polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the benefits of an integrative approach combining lifestyle, pharmacological, and herbal treatments, but reports no new research findings.
December 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” A combined medical and aesthetic approach is crucial for effectively managing PCOS and its skin-related issues.
In this study, FemmeBalance significantly alleviated several PMS symptoms, including physical discomfort and mood disturbance, while also enhancing skin health and social functioning, suggesting it might serve as a viable alternative to traditional PMS treatments.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies” This study found that in Iraqi women with PCOS, those taking vitamin E supplements experienced a significant reduction in androgenic symptoms like hair loss, weight gain, and acne, along with lower levels of certain hormones linked to the condition.
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July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses the various phenotypes and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting its complex pathophysiology and associated health risks, and reports no new clinical results.
237 citations
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January 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The authors updated recommendations on diagnosing and treating women's sexual dysfunctions, emphasizing a comprehensive assessment approach, while noting the need for further multidisciplinary research.
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January 2000 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review outlines the factors affecting skin greasiness and sebum production, highlighting measurement challenges but reports no new clinical findings; further research may guide sebosuppressive treatments for acne.
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” This research abstract provides no results, focusing on the equal contributions of the authors in the field of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from Yale University.
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatologic features of PCOS as potential early indicators of the syndrome and notes that treatment of these conditions may enhance quality of life and psychological well-being, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that women with common baldness treated with cyclical antiandrogen therapy for 52 weeks experienced increased hair density and a higher percentage of hairs in the anagen growth phase.
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that once neoplastic causes are excluded, functional hirsutism can be effectively treated with low-dose dexamethasone, oral contraceptives, and spironolactone.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study highlights the importance of understanding the roles of hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance in the development and progression of PCOS, emphasizing further research to clarify their mutual influence.
27 citations
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May 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This systematic review found insufficient evidence to make robust recommendations for using antiandrogen therapies in treating hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa and suggests that further randomized controlled trials are necessary.
27 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article explores the endocrine functions involved in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovarian syndrome and discusses approaches for diagnosing and managing the condition, with no new clinical results reported.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines intrinsic and extrinsic aging impacts and presents evidence-based lifestyle recommendations to complement cosmetic procedures for enhanced antiaging outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” This review discusses the perimenopause, its symptoms, and management options, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in educating and advising women on treatment strategies and preventive health measures, but it reports no new results.
11 citations
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” This article reviews idiopathic hirsutism, focusing on its definition, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options, without presenting new clinical findings.
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August 2024 in “Australian Prescriber” This review highlights that pharmacotherapy for polycystic ovary syndrome should address individual patient concerns, with metformin beneficial for reducing weight and metabolic risk, and lifestyle modifications also important.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the authors' concerns over the misinterpretation of studies linking smoking and frontal fibrosing alopecia, clarifying that neither study suggests smoking is protective against the condition.
7 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This review suggests that paradoxical hair growth after light-based treatments is unlikely due to the devices themselves; instead, it may be linked to other factors such as inflammation in individuals with certain conditions.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “European Urology” This study developed solid lipid nanoparticles for delivering a shRNA-encoding plasmid that effectively reduced 5α-reductase enzyme levels in vitro without significant cytotoxicity, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.
6 citations
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February 2009 in “Veterinární Medicína” This study found that deslorelin implants can effectively reduce estradiol levels and support hair regrowth in neutered ferrets with hyperoestrogenism caused by nodular hyperplasia of the adrenocortex.
5 citations
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July 1987 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that a combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel appeared effective in temporarily treating ovarian hyperandrogenism in adolescents, with reductions in hormone levels and ovarian volume observed.
4 citations
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This review discusses current treatments and management strategies for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting the mixed effectiveness of various therapies, including surgery, antibiotics, and hormonal treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” In this study, the SRD5A2 rs523349 polymorphism was significantly associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, particularly during the second trimester.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This randomized controlled study reported that combining Ecklonia cava with Diane-35 significantly improved weight, waist circumference, hormonal balance, and inflammation markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over three months compared to Diane-35 alone.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.
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February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” This review discusses the causes and management of hirsutism, recommending low-dose oral contraceptives with flutamide over cyproterone-containing preparations, but reports no new clinical findings.