30 citations
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March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair loss in postmenopausal women as often being multifactorial, reviewing various conditions affecting this group, but reports no new research findings.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this open-label study of post-menopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, researchers found that 12 weeks of baricitinib monotherapy significantly reduced disease activity as measured by the Lichen Planopilaris Activity Index, improved patient-reported scalp hair growth, but showed no significant change in eyebrow growth.
The authors of this study concluded that higher calcium levels in hair may indicate early metabolic changes leading to osteopenia or osteoporosis in menopausal women, even before detectable by standard DEXA imaging.
24 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
102 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the effects of hormonal changes on hair follicles, concluding that hormones like androgens and estradiol significantly influence hair growth and cycle, while the roles of other hormones are still being researched.
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.
7 citations
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April 2014 in “Cell biology international” This study found that melatonin treatment increased epidermal thickness, subcutaneous fat, and dermal-related factors in postmenopausal rats, suggesting benefits for skin structure after menopause.
4 citations
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December 2002 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses the role of ovarian steroids in skin and hair metabolism, and suggests estrogens could slow skin aging post-menopause, while minoxidil is effective for women's hair loss.
April 2025 in “The American journal of patient health info.” This source highlights that women with PCOS often face hormonal imbalances leading to symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and increased risks of conditions such as infertility and type 2 diabetes, while lifestyle changes remain crucial for managing PCOS.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” This review discusses the crucial role of sex hormones in maintaining and influencing skin health, suggesting ongoing research into hormonal treatments for skin conditions due to life stage changes.
658 citations
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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” This review discusses the role of androgens in the progression of cardiovascular disease and explores novel therapeutic targets without reporting new clinical results.
124 citations
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August 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This collection of papers reviews recent research on women's skin, focusing on hormonal influences, environmental impacts, and specific skin disorders, with no new clinical results reported.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses how hair and nail manifestations can indicate systemic diseases, emphasizing the importance of these appendageal clues in physical diagnosis, but reports no new findings.
December 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This source critically examines the limitations of using BMI to assess obesity in women, especially during reproductive, pregnancy, and postmenopausal stages, and discusses more precise alternative methods for evaluating obesity in line with sex-specific healthcare needs.
January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, combining Kuntai capsules with nilestriol tablets for three months was found to reduce symptoms of perimenopausal syndrome and improve reproductive hormone levels more effectively than nilestriol alone; however, the benefits did not persist significantly beyond three months.
241 citations
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March 2000 in “The Journal of Urology” This review discusses the concept of andropause, preferring the term "androgen decline in the aging male" (ADAM), and emphasizes the need for urologists to recognize its manifestations and manage its treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
October 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review found that hyperandrogenism in premenopausal women is linked to a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases regardless of obesity, while in postmenopausal women, these risks depend on obesity.
July 2020 in “International Journal of Research” This review examines the development of cardiovascular risk factors related to testosterone levels in PCOS women and reports no new clinical results.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses how sex hormone levels and local steroid synthesis influence gender differences in aging skin, reporting no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2014 in “Indian Journal of Surgery” Sex hormones might influence bladder cancer development, and aromatase inhibitors could increase risk in postmenopausal women.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study suggests that progesterone may have a complex role in absence epilepsy, facilitating seizures through conversion to allopregnanolone, but potentially reducing them during pregnancy.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article reviews diagnostic and treatment guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing how nurse practitioners can enhance patients' quality of life through education; it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” This article reviews dermatological problems associated with estrogen deficiency in menopausal women and highlights the importance of dermatologist and gynecologist collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” This review discusses the role of diet in managing hair loss during menopause and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of nutrients like sulfur amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This source emphasizes that menopause affects the onset and course of certain skin conditions, urging dermatologists to consider menopausal status and hormone therapy when treating skin diseases, while also calling for more diverse, dermatology-focused research to improve personalized care.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” Menopause affects skin and hair, and more research is needed for effective treatments.
44 citations
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October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses the effects of oestrogen on skin ageing and highlights the need for large-scale clinical trials to evaluate postmenopausal oestrogen use, reporting no new findings.
34 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, changes in hair cycle phases during pregnancy and the post-partum period showed a rise in telogen rates after delivery, especially among non-breastfeeding women, but no drastic exaggerations were noted.