105 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.
74 citations
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October 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that sebocytes in human skin express and secrete certain adipokines, suggesting they might play active roles in skin inflammation rather than just being targets.
69 citations
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November 2010 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This review discusses the multifactorial origins and pathophysiology of PCOS and highlights the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications as a first-line intervention, reporting no new research results.
36 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum's secondary metabolites, noting their diverse health benefits, such as anticancer and antioxidant effects, without presenting new experimental results.
32 citations
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January 2007 in “KARGER eBooks” This review discusses severe insulin resistance syndromes, highlighting their diagnostic challenges, potential novel therapies like leptin replacement, and suggests metformin and lifestyle changes in its absence; no new clinical results are reported.
31 citations
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November 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the role of adipokines in skin physiology and pathology, suggesting they may influence skin conditions and diseases through interaction with various skin cell types, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” This review summarizes the effects and complications of bariatric surgery on skin, noting it can alter existing skin conditions like psoriasis and trigger new dermatoses, but provides no new clinical results.
23 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study explored the effects of a new narrow-band red LED light on hair growth in mice, showing potential benefits compared to existing laser therapies.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review addresses obesity-related dermatoses and highlights the potential increased risk of skin cancer associated with obesity; it presents no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea in adolescent girls and reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that both ethanol and aqueous extracts of Lepidium sativum seeds improved insulin signaling and reduced obesity-related metabolic changes in high-fat diet-fed rats, suggesting potential as a dietary supplement.
13 citations
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October 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study using data from young women in West Bengal, India, the researchers identified that leptin signaling impairment, insulin resistance, and specific gene mutations significantly contribute to PCOS, with obesity commonly manifesting in affected individuals.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, ob/ob mice were found to have a prolonged telogen hair cycle phase from 10 to 24 weeks, suggesting their potential as a model for studying telogen effluvium.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Nutrients” In this study, saponins from Korean red ginseng were found to protect against the harmful effects of airborne particulate matter on human skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, leptin expression, and melanin production.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” This article reviews the immunometabolic mechanisms linking polycystic ovary syndrome to infertility and stresses the need for interdisciplinary approaches to treat PCOS-related fertility issues; it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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December 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this case study, researchers observed reversible scalp hair loss associated with centrifugal lipodystrophy, potentially linked to altered leptin expression in inflamed adipose tissue.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This randomized controlled study reported that combining Ecklonia cava with Diane-35 significantly improved weight, waist circumference, hormonal balance, and inflammation markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over three months compared to Diane-35 alone.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the endocrine changes in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, highlighting hypoleptinemia as a potential mediator, but does not present any new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is associated with insulin resistance, elevated adipokines levels, and dyslipidemia in males, while female patients generally maintained a normal hormonal profile.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explores the hormonal factors linking polycystic ovary syndrome and psychiatric disorders, such as eating disorders, emphasizing a bidirectional relationship that necessitates a multidisciplinary treatment approach; it reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Livers” This case report highlights a female patient with familial partial lipodystrophy who showed significant improvement in liver stiffness after starting leptin replacement therapy.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that among young women in West Bengal, India, co-occurring PCOS and related conditions like estrogen resistance and leptin receptor insufficiency are common, with notable genetic variations identified, including impairments in leptin signaling and insulin resistance.
December 2023 in “Palestinian medical and pharmaceutical journal/Palestinian medical & pharmaceutical journal” The pilot study found that while women with habitual short sleep increased their sleep duration by an average of 40.7 minutes, there were no significant changes in insulin sensitivity, androgens, or leptin levels post-intervention, suggesting further research is needed.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study reports a rare case of two siblings with lipoedematous scalp, suggesting a possible genetic link that warrants further investigation.
January 2021 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” This study found that LepRb neurons in the brain are important targets for androgen action and influence sex-specific differences in reproductive and metabolic regulation, implicating them in conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome.
February 2019 in “Mintage journal of pharmaceutical and medical sciences” This article reviews the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Erythrina variegata but reports that effective anti-alopecia compounds have not yet been identified, suggesting further research is needed.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that the Leptin receptor may serve as a novel cell surface marker for dermal papilla cells, potentially aiding future isolation and research efforts in hair follicle regeneration studies.
September 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This review discusses recent evidence on the Notch signaling pathway's role in regulating hair follicle development and stem cell differentiation, but provides no new research findings.
January 2017 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” This case report identifies an adolescent with symptoms indicative of Dunnigan-type partial lipodystrophy, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis to manage associated metabolic complications and improve self-esteem.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.