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.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea was evaluated for PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing abnormal menstrual patterns for underlying conditions, and suggesting that hormonal birth control and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that while female pattern hair loss in young to middle-aged women was commonly associated with markers of hyperandrogenism and specific histopathological features, its exact causes and treatment remain unclear.
December 2011 in “Korean journal of veterinary research” In this study, a dog with canine pattern alopecia showed improved multifocal alopecia and general hair regrowth after 3 months of melatonin treatment.
October 2025 in “Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College” In this study, among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, free testosterone was most frequently elevated, highlighting its importance in biochemical assessment and suggesting the need for age-related interpretation of DHEAS levels.
96 citations
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October 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that long-term GnRH agonist administration in premenopausal women with polycystic ovarian disease resulted in persistent suppression of ovarian steroid secretion, while adrenal steroid levels remained unchanged.
53 citations
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that current medications like finasteride and minoxidil can slow hair loss but only partially restore hair growth, with early treatment offering better outcomes.
332 citations
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June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that progressive frontal hairline recession in postmenopausal women may exhibit features similar to fibrosing alopecia, with histologic similarities to lichen planopilaris but lacking lesions of lichen planus.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This study suggests that pediatric androgenetic alopecia is often associated with metabolic syndrome risk factors, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for potential future health complications.
April 2020 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” This study found that laparoscopic ovarian drilling significantly improved hormone levels and menstrual irregularity, leading to increased ovulation and a pregnancy rate of 26% among women with PCOS-related infertility.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” The researchers concluded that after the 2013 EMA recommendation, there was an overall reduction in CPA/EE prescriptions, but no substantial change in patient diagnoses or potential concurrent hormonal contraceptive use.
This study found that in female androgenetic alopecia, androgen receptors are highly positive in affected areas, supporting their role as regulators of genetically predisposed hair follicles despite normal serum hormone levels.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most white Spanish women have a widow's peak, and their hairline measurements could help in hair restoration surgery.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Contraception” This study found that most UK women prescribed cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol before and after 2013 had conditions aligning with approved indications and prior acne treatment.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This article discusses the clinical features and treatment options for common types of hair loss in women and reports no new clinical results.
195 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
12 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” This review discusses causes, diagnostic guidelines, and management strategies for hirsutism, highlighting the need for appropriate evaluations and treatment considerations in different patient populations, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” This review outlines the complexities and varied manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and management but reports no new clinical findings.
153 citations
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March 2017 in “Endocrine” This review examines recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting two major genetic risk loci, but does not report new clinical findings.
31 citations
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August 2001 in “PubMed” This review discusses the role of androgen metabolism in hair follicles and its potential impact on future treatments for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no clinical results.
21 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports that variable environmental factors, including dietary habits, may contribute to the increasing incidence and diverse clinical presentations of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This review explores the potential benefits of non-psychoactive Cannabidiol for reducing stress and pain associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, bicalutamide showed promise in managing female pattern hair loss and reducing minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis, though further research is necessary to refine its use and establish its role in treatment.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses how hair and nail manifestations can indicate systemic diseases, emphasizing the importance of these appendageal clues in physical diagnosis, but reports no new findings.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This review discusses strategies for managing dermatological symptoms of hyperandrogenism in PCOS by reducing androgen levels and actions, and reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study discusses various causes and treatments of hair loss, with a focus on the potential effectiveness of Ayurvedic and synthetic methods, but emphasizes that more research is needed for specific conditions like Telogen Effluvium.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study describes the creation and two-year experience of a pioneering dermatological practice exclusively serving transgender and non-binary patients to address their unique dermatological concerns and promote healthcare equity, based on a retrospective analysis of 114 patients at a public hospital.
August 2021 in “EMC - AKOS - Trattato di Medicina” This paper reviews the classification and diagnostic approaches for different types of alopecia, emphasizing the importance of early etiological diagnosis to prevent irreversible hair follicle damage in scarring forms.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.