23 citations
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, no association was found between the AR gene and type II androgenetic alopecia in Egyptian women, suggesting it is not a useful biomarker for predisposition.
21 citations
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September 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses recent genetic findings on hormonal signaling pathways in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new study results but highlighting the need for further investigation.
15 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that young men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia have a worse glycolipid profile and hormone pattern similar to women's PCOS, suggesting a possible male PCOS-equivalent syndrome.
13 citations
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August 1980 in “Cancer” This study found that administering chemotherapy to premenopausal women with Stage II breast cancer significantly improved disease-free intervals and increased survival, while postmenopausal women receiving sufficient doses also saw prolonged disease-free periods.
11 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, gender-affirming hormonal treatment was associated with increased hair growth, acne, and alopecia prevalence in transgender individuals assigned female at birth, while opposite dermatological changes were observed in those assigned male at birth.
11 citations
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April 2018 in “Nutrition Research” This review found that chromium supplementation has limited effects on weight reduction, glucose control, lipid profile, and hormonal balance in women with PCOS, highlighting the need for further research.
9 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the use of hormonal therapies for managing acne vulgaris in adult women and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the chronic and severe nature of acne in this population.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This study found that subclinical hypothyroidism had minimal impact on the metabolic and hormonal profiles of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
7 citations
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March 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of exemestane as a treatment for estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” In this study, researchers reported that the SHBG +5790 G>A polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of developing resistance to hormonal castration in advanced prostate cancer patients.
6 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that 12 cycles of chlormadinone acetate in hormonal contraceptives significantly improved oily skin and hair quality, enhancing psychosocial well-being in healthy women.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the diagnostic process for hair problems, emphasizing the importance of thorough patient evaluation and communication but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses techniques and models for assessing hair growth activity but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for standardization and improved animal models.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia was the most common cause of frontal hairline recession in Egyptian female patients, supporting the use of trichoscopy as a noninvasive diagnostic tool.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the currently established ultrasound cut-off values for diagnosing PCOS are not applicable to Indian women, suggesting that region-specific criteria improve diagnostic accuracy.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of biologically active products from nature” This study found that the polyherbal formulation F1, containing five traditional herbs, significantly enhanced hair growth in terms of length and thickness, suggesting potential for alopecia treatment.
3 citations
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June 2010 in “Pharmacognosy journal” This study found that a formulated polyherbal antidandruff hair oil containing eucalyptus and ocimum volatile oils, along with hibiscus and phyllanthus extracts, showed both antifungal and hair growth activities in open pilot clinical trials.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Women's health” This narrative review discusses various causes and treatments of hirsutism in women, emphasizing the importance of identifying androgen-secreting tumors, but does not present new study results.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using natural extracts and compared its physicochemical properties, such as pH and foam consistency, with commercial shampoos, finding that both performed similarly in conditioning tests conducted with twenty volunteers.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” In this study, researchers found that topical ketoconazole showed delayed hair growth compared to minoxidil in female pattern hair loss but had fewer side effects, though patient satisfaction was similar for both treatments.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” This review discusses the cosmetic and health implications of hirsutism and highlights its potential link to serious underlying disorders, but it presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found no significant differences in serum levels of DHEAs, DHT, and testosterone between female patients with oral lichen planus and healthy controls, suggesting no neuroendocrine etiology linked to the condition.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “European Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that self-reported use of finasteride or oral contraceptives did not reduce the incidence of renal cancer in participants of the PCLO trial.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride may improve sperm count in subfertile men with low sperm count.
1 citations
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April 2006 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses the multifactorial causes of female sexual dysfunction and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the need for thorough evaluation before considering androgen therapy.
1 citations
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November 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this study, oral Bhringaraj extract was found to significantly reduce hair shedding in adults over 24 weeks, according to comb test measurements and patient-reported improvements, with mild and self-resolving side effects observed.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Medical Sciences” This article reviews the potential and limitations of cryotherapy for alopecia areata in middle-aged patients and highlights the need for further research, without reporting new clinical findings.
In this study, researchers found no significant differences in the serum levels of DHEAs, DHT, and testosterone between female patients with oral lichen planus and healthy controls, suggesting no neuroendocrine etiology is associated with this condition.