3 citations
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June 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the genetic and hormonal factors contributing to male pattern hair loss but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This review examines the relationship between facial hair trends and the increase in beard transplant surgeries, exploring psychological reasons for the rising demand without presenting new clinical findings.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men have worse COVID-19 outcomes than women due to genetic and hormonal differences.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” This study reports the first case of ovarian mature cystic teratoma linked to clinical virilization due to ectopic testosterone production, possibly from overexpression of the enzyme HSD17B5.
17 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health” This study reports that transgender, non-binary, and/or gender expansive individuals often experience improved mental health and social relationships after accessing desired gender-affirming care, despite facing significant barriers.
39 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This review discusses a new multidisciplinary guideline for treating male hypogonadism and emphasizes a comprehensive approach but reports no new experimental results.
76 citations
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November 1997 in “The American journal of psychiatry” This study found an association between abnormally high plasma testosterone concentrations and aggressive behaviors in certain autistic individuals.
April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, men with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping finasteride showed significant vascular, neurologic, and hormonal abnormalities, with severe erectile dysfunction being common.
185 citations
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This review discusses biological sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes and reports no new clinical results; it identifies a need for studies to clarify how sex influences disease progression.
30 citations
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November 2000 in “British Journal of Cancer” This study found that certain endocrine factors, influenced by smoking, birth order, and frequency of orgasms, may play an important role in the development of male breast cancer.
56 citations
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” This article reviews the psychodynamic factors and treatment options for dysmorphophobia, highlighting the need for intensive psychotherapy, and introduces the concept of "Dorian Gray Syndrome.
8 citations
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” This study found that the androgen precursors DHEA and androstenedione stimulated androgen-sensitive parameters in the sebaceous glands of the skin in castrated male hamsters.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers observed that acute stress increased levels of the enzyme 5αR2 in the medial prefrontal cortex of male rats, affecting stress reactivity, but this effect was not seen in females.
39 citations
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April 2018 in “Hormones” This review suggests that most mutations in the SRD5A2 gene show no clear genotype-phenotype correlation in 5-α-Reductase deficiency, although mutation location affects severity.
January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” In this study, androgenetic alopecia, diagonal earlobe crease, and hairy ear were more frequently observed in men with coronary artery disease compared to controls.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” This review discusses surgical techniques for facial and neck modifications in gender dysphoria and reports no new clinical outcomes.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews botulinum toxin use in men, focusing on anatomical and treatment differences, with no new clinical results.
29 citations
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September 2019 in “Experimental Psychology (formerly Zeitschrift für Experimentelle Psychologie)” This study found that negative social attractiveness ratings for bald men by same-aged women occurred only when individuating information about the target was absent, while the physical attractiveness stereotype remained active at an implicit level.
10 citations
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January 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses the term "androgenetic alopecia" proposed to replace "male pattern alopecia," noting its limited use in American dermatology literature.
4 citations
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December 2014 in “PubMed” This review suggests that dihydrotestosterone pretreatment may improve cosmetic outcomes in hypospadias repair, but more randomized trials are needed to determine its effectiveness due to currently limited evidence.
12 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article outlines a targeted approach for optimal upper facial rejuvenation in male patients but presents no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Medicina” This study assessed outcomes and complications of upper-face feminization surgery among 20 transgender patients, highlighting that insufficient browbone reduction was a common issue in prior surgeries, and emphasizing meticulous planning to prevent revisions and dissatisfaction.
54 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry” This narrative review presents composite cases of individuals undergoing gender-affirming care, illustrating varied outcomes without reporting new clinical results or systematic findings.
85 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review outlines the challenges in diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women, focusing on its manifestations like hirsutism, acne, and virilization, but provides no new results.
1 citations
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July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with signs of virilization, including increased facial and body hair, deepened voice, and elevated serum testosterone and androstenedione levels.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” This case study describes two postmenopausal women with severe androgen excess symptoms, diagnosed with ovarian hyperthecosis and stromal hyperplasia, emphasizing the challenges in differentiating these benign conditions from androgen-secreting tumors and the importance of surgical and histopathological evaluation for correct diagnosis and management.
7 citations
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January 1994 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses hormonal manipulation for conditions like prostatic disorders and skin issues and highlights promising treatments like casodex and finasteride, but it reports no new clinical results.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that testosterone contributed to increased arterial stiffness and cardiovascular damage in female mice, linked with decreased estrogen receptor expression, and suggests implications for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome or those taking testosterone.
98 citations
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July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study determined that an mFG score of 5 or greater defines hirsutism among Southern Chinese women, with prevalence and score thresholds decreasing with age.
November 2025 in “Cosmoderma” This article examines the rapid growth of the cosmetic dermatology industry and its role in promoting unrealistic beauty standards, highlighting the negative effects on self-esteem and well-being, and calls for a cultural shift towards valuing diversity and individuality over artificial beauty.