In this study assessing post-menopausal Asian women, distinct shifts in Malassezia species prevalence on the skin were linked to increased inflammation and impaired skin barrier function, potentially driving disorders like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
May 2025 in “Anatolian journal of obstetrics and gynecology research.” This source highlights the essential role of androgens in women's health, noting their impact on various body systems and the critical need for more research on androgen therapies regarding side effects, patient selection, and laboratory standardization.
This review discusses how nanotechnology can potentially enhance the treatment and delivery of clomiphene citrate for ovulatory disorders, with a focus on improving solubility and minimizing side effects in women experiencing anovulatory infertility, highlighting its 80% efficacy in triggering ovulation in treated cases.
100 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This article reviews how various hormones may affect female sexual function and provides recommendations for diagnosing and treating endocrinologic sexual difficulties, but it reports no new clinical results.
159 citations
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November 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” In this study, researchers found that substance P triggered premature catagen development and immune changes in human scalp hair follicles, providing a possible biological link between stress and hair loss conditions like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.
20 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health” This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for prescribing testosterone therapy to women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, noting a moderate therapeutic benefit but highlighting limited data and regulatory challenges.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the structure, functions, and growth cycle of human hair, emphasizing its reduced growth and protective roles, and reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Climacteric” This study provides a guideline for the safe and effective use of testosterone in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, recommending systemic transdermal testosterone for appropriate candidates while highlighting the importance of informed consent and monitoring due to unestablished long-term safety.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules” This study indicates potential differences in the hair spectra of individuals with mood disorders, suggesting a promising, yet preliminary, method for noninvasive prediagnosis.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, skin changes like hair loss and brittle nails linked to nutritional deficiencies common in eating disorders are examined as critical diagnostic tools, highlighting the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and nutritionists for effective management.
This study reviewed existing literature to demonstrate that thyroid disorders have a significant and underestimated impact on hair loss, highlighting gaps in current knowledge and the need for further research to better diagnose and manage hair disorders linked to thyroid dysfunction.
September 2022 in “Dermato” This review discusses acne tarda, emphasizing its commonality in women and potential links to endocrinological disorders, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests collaboration with specialists for management.
38 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses the potential antidepressant effects of phenylalanine, highlighting its significant activity in laboratory studies, but reports no new clinical findings.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that caffeine can counteract stress-induced damage in ex vivo human androgenetic alopecia hair follicles, suggesting it may help prevent stress-related hair loss.
91 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study reported that Chinese women with PCOS exhibited diverse lipid profiles based on different characteristics, which may help understand their increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
24 citations
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March 2024 in “Antioxidants” In this review, researchers reported that cinnamon and ginger supplementation may benefit PCOS patients by improving hormonal status, lipid profiles, obesity, and insulin resistance through oxidative stress and inflammation reduction.
This case study highlights rose stem cell-derived exosomes combined with thulium laser therapy as a promising treatment for stress-induced alopecia areata, achieving significant hair regrowth and pigmentation without corticosteroid side effects, though further research is needed for broader application.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study provides a comprehensive overview of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (HUCMSC-EVs), suggesting their potential to combat aging and alleviate age-related disorders by rejuvenating multiple organs in animal models and discussing engineering strategies to harness their full anti-aging potential.
August 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” 83 citations
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December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This article reviews the diverse clinical applications of oral contraceptives beyond birth control, suggesting their effectiveness in treating various female health disorders and conditions.
83 citations
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July 2004 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Higher 3α,5α-THP levels in the brain may reduce depression in pregnant rats.
61 citations
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March 2003 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Stress can cause hair loss and skin issues by affecting hair growth cycles.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “Reproductive Medicine and Biology” This review emphasizes the importance of considering race and ethnicity-specific factors in diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and calls for diagnostic criteria tailored to these differences.
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.
This article reviews the contraceptive agent Depo-Provera, discussing its effectiveness, potential side effects, and safety concerns, but reports no new clinical results.
69 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research highlights that psychological stress can adversely affect hair growth in mice, implicating potential pathways that may be relevant in understanding stress-induced hair growth inhibition in humans.
237 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Hair cortisol analysis can help diagnose stress-related conditions but needs more refinement for widespread use.
34 citations
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August 2015 in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience” This study found that augmenting or reducing allopregnanolone activity in the BNST affected contextual fear expression in rats, suggesting sex differences in anxiety may be linked to neuroactive steroid regulation.
14 citations
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February 2007 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” This study reported the first known case of tertiary hypothyroidism in a dog, diagnosed after a Labrador treated for hyperadrenocorticism presented with related symptoms and an MRI-revealed pituitary mass.
12 citations
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June 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, researchers highlighted that natural polyphenolics like flavonoids and resveratrol may help enhance testosterone production in aging males by boosting the expression of the Star gene in Leydig cells, potentially preventing age-related degenerative conditions linked to testosterone insufficiency.