31 citations
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May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review examines hair and skin disorders in post-menopausal women and notes a lack of evidence supporting specific treatments for this population.
29 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This article reviews the social and functional impact of eyebrow loss and highlights the limited treatment options compared to scalp alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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November 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study indicates that the normal human prostate is not a major contributor to circulating blood DHT concentrations in androgen-deficient patients receiving testosterone replacement therapy.
27 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research” This review discusses the role of sex hormones in cardiac hypertrophy and notes that estrogen provides protection against hypertrophy in pre-menopausal women, which is reduced after menopause but partially restored with estrogen therapy.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the hormonal influences on hair cycling disorders in post-partum and postmenopausal women and notes the lack of evidence for effective targeted treatments.
25 citations
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November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” This review discusses the mechanisms of skin aging, highlighting the roles of stem/progenitor cells, genetic and environmental factors, and suggests potential for cell-based therapies, but reports no new experimental findings.
23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review compiles existing data on frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights the promise of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors as a treatment option, while noting the need for clarity on its cause and progression.
23 citations
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August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review examines the benefits and potential risks of androgen replacement therapy for male hypogonadism but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for careful risk assessment, especially in older men.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “Clinics in Geriatric Medicine” This review discusses the biology of hair follicles and common hair disorders in the elderly but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses the pathophysiology of delayed ejaculation, highlighting the role of various biogenic and psychogenic factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Treatments in Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
18 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article reviews emerging opportunities and challenges in male reproductive medicine, including advancements and unmet needs in erectile dysfunction, androgen deficiency, and fertility, but reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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November 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” This review discusses hormonal control and treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting similar efficacy and safety between finasteride and dutasteride, and reports no clinical results; further studies are suggested for new therapeutic agents.
18 citations
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Maturitas” This review discusses the management of hair loss in midlife women, focusing on female pattern hair loss, hair shaft alterations from hair care, and telogen effluvium, and reports no new research findings.
17 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses common skin disorders in older women and their treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This article discusses the clinical presentation and management challenges of menopausal acne, noting its multifactorial etiology and recommending tailored treatment approaches based on acne severity and associated features, without reporting new clinical results.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study highlights that lower testosterone in men and higher testosterone in women are linked to increased risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, with associated skin diseases indicating potential cardiovascular complications.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” This review discusses sex differences in immune response to respiratory viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2, and highlights that hormones like estrogen may provide females with better protection, but it reports no new results.
11 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article presents a systematic approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to diagnose and manage common types of nonscarring hair loss in women, reporting no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.
10 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This article discusses the basic care and issues primary care providers should consider when treating transgender patients, but it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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November 2014 in “Sexual medicine reviews” This review discusses the management options for recurrent ischemic priapism, noting that ketoconazole, finasteride, and other hormonal therapies may be effective but can have significant side effects; it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports two distinct patterns of hair changes in postmenopausal women, linking diffuse generalized scalp hair loss to older age and frontal hair loss to higher facial hair scores and younger age.
10 citations
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” This article reviews the differential diagnosis of mild hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls, discussing potential causes such as PCOS and nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia, but presents no new data.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia and certain risk factors may have worse gonadal steroidogenesis and an increased likelihood of developing gonadal dysfunction, suggesting a male equivalent of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
9 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study observed that estrogen receptor β and androgen receptor expressions in the skin decline with age, more noticeably under sun exposure, suggesting a role in skin aging.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” This study found that recruiting healthy naturally menopausal women for a DHEA therapy trial was challenged by concerns about hormonal treatments and time constraints, impacting study feasibility.
9 citations
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This review discusses androgen deficiency syndrome in women, its symptoms, and how androgen replacement therapy generally alleviates related issues without significant side-effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” This review discusses the impact of testosterone therapy on postmenopausal women's sexual function and well-being but notes a lack of long-term safety studies and debates on defining androgen insufficiency.