102 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the potential link between smoking and hair loss and suggests that raising awareness about this association could enhance anti-smoking education efforts.
25 citations
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June 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses how menopause affects skin structure and function, finding associations between menopause and common skin conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
180 citations
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This article reviews the effects of menopause on skin aging and suggests that hormone replacement therapy may help reverse some of these changes.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Bone” This study found that a high-energy shock wave can increase osteogenic activities in human mesenchymal cells, offering insights into potential therapeutic targets for trauma-induced heterotopic ossification.
374 citations
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May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” This article reviews the clinical complications and increased mortality risks associated with Cushing's syndrome but does not present new clinical data; it emphasizes the need for prompt treatment to mitigate these risks.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and treatment approaches for PCOS, highlighting the importance of considering metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and obesity, but reports no new findings.
June 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article examines when it is appropriate to prescribe estrogen for women with hormonal imbalances, utilizing decades of clinical practice, expert consultation, and a comprehensive literature review.
August 2023 in “Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article provides evidence on when it is appropriate to prescribe hormone therapy for women by reviewing cases from the author's practice and international literature, emphasizing the importance of primary care in managing hormonal imbalances.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” Menopause affects skin and hair, and more research is needed for effective treatments.
40 citations
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March 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women experiencing diffuse hair loss had significantly lower levels of plasma sex-hormone binding globulin compared to controls, while their testosterone levels remained normal.
32 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article states that hormone therapy with estrogens and antiandrogens for transgender females is within an obstetrician-gynecologist's practice scope and involves careful dosing and monitoring to manage short-term thrombotic risks.
400 citations
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” This consensus statement discusses guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and treating the Female Athlete Triad, and introduces a risk stratification system to assist healthcare providers with sports participation decisions.
19 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This review discusses various aspects of unwanted facial hair, including its psychological impact and current treatment options, and reports no new clinical results from the satellite symposium at the EHRS Meeting.
103 citations
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October 2003 in “Birth Defects Research” This review discusses the multifactorial etiology of hypospadias, including genetic predispositions and possible environmental factors, and highlights the need for further studies on genetic and environmental contributions to its increasing prevalence, without presenting new findings.
3 citations
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” This case study reported a rare and delayed onset of alopecia in a patient after paclitaxel chemotherapy, potentially influenced by the interaction of thyroid hormones and chemotherapy affecting hair follicle cycles.
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.
39 citations
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October 1967 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This review discusses the role of various genetic regulators in maintaining human mesenchymal stem cell stemness and highlights strategies for ex-vivo expansion, but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
81 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the classifications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review examines the effects of antiandrogens on female reproductive systems, particularly regarding environmental endocrine disruptors, and presents no new research findings.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
209 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the role of androgens in hair follicle regulation and suggests that a better understanding could enhance treatments for conditions like hirsutism and alopecia, but does not present new findings.
97 citations
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July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment approaches for cutaneous manifestations of PCOS, reporting on various treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
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.
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.
6 citations
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September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the role of androgens in women's sexual health and highlights the need for further research on androgen replacement therapy to optimize quality of life, but reports no new clinical results.
83 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
55 citations
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July 1999 in “Clinics in Sports Medicine” This review discusses recent data on the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and other steroid compounds and reports no new clinical results.
37 citations
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February 2013 in “Maturitas” This review refutes several myths about testosterone therapy in women and suggests that testosterone is beneficial for both physical and mental health, though its safety in women continues to be researched.