1 citations,
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
150 citations,
October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.
78 citations,
November 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.
50 citations,
December 2010 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
38 citations,
October 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
36 citations,
September 2014 in “Paediatric drugs” More pediatric-specific research and guidelines are needed to improve hidradenitis suppurativa treatment in children and adolescents.
36 citations,
February 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride use may cause sperm damage and infertility, stopping it can improve sperm health.
32 citations,
January 2007 in “KARGER eBooks” Severe insulin resistance can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and treatment for related conditions.
28 citations,
August 2009 in “Nursing for Women's Health” Cognitive behavioral strategies help women with PCOS make lifestyle changes to improve their health.
24 citations,
January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
19 citations,
March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
14 citations,
January 1990 in “Fertility and Sterility” Some patients with high prolactin levels don't show symptoms because they have a form of the hormone that's less active.
12 citations,
January 2010 in “Pediatric Health” Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.
12 citations,
November 1996 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.
11 citations,
November 2019 in “Clinical Case Reports” A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
4 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Ayurvedic treatment helped improve PCOD symptoms and ultrasound results.
1 citations,
August 1946 in “Archives of dermatology” The meeting highlighted the complexity and variability of skin conditions and differing opinions on their diagnoses and treatments.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “IP Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism and Health Science/IP Journal of Nutrition Metabolism and Health Science” Recognizing and managing hirsutism, alopecia, and acne is crucial for improving wellbeing in women with PCOS.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
April 2008 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.