research Toward Optimal Health: The Experts Respond to Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
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research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research Spironolactone Treatment of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda-Associated Hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Estimation of Serum Aldosterone, Free Testosterone, and DHEA-S and Scalp Androgen and Aldosterone Receptors in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Is the Mystery Solved?
High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
research Therapeutic Approach to Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.
research Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism, and Their Associated Symptoms as Precipitating Factors for Depression in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Depression in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is linked to insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, and managing these can help reduce depression. Lifestyle changes and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be effective treatments.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research A Unique Presentation of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Causing Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
research Mutational Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA in Maternal Inheritance of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Mutations in mitochondrial DNA might significantly contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in North America
PCOS is a common and costly condition in North American women, causing various health issues like obesity, diabetes, and fertility problems.
research The Current and Emerging Role of Statins in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Evidence to Date
Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.
research Adverse Effects with Finasteride 5 mg/Day for Patterned Hair Loss in Premenopausal Women
Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Oxidative Stress: From Bench to Bedside
Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
research Quercetin and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Correlation Between Clinical Features, Biochemical Parameters, and Histopathological Findings in Women with Patterned Baldness: A Study from North India
Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
research Correlation of Cutaneous Manifestations with Body Mass Index, Blood Glucose, and Hormonal Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Skin problems in patients with polycystic ovarian disease are linked to body weight, blood sugar, and hormone levels.
research The Effect of Curcumin on Metabolic Parameters and Androgen Level in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.
research The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Alopecia, Quality of Life, and Acne in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
research Safety and Tolerability of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Adolescents: A Retrospective Review
The safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss in adolescents is not clearly determined.
research Clinical Evaluation of Hirsutism in South India
Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.
research Functional Evaluation of Novel CYP21A2 Variants: Expanding the Genetic Basis of Non-Classic CAH
Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Functional Evaluation of Novel CYP21A2 Variants: Expanding the Genetic Basis of Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Certain genetic variants impair enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Optimizing Nutrition for PCOS Management: A Comprehensive Guide
Proper nutrition can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve overall health.
research The Boosting Effect of Minoxidil 0.1% Combined With Dutasteride 0.01% and Microneedling in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
research Genetics and Epigenetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Maternal Androgen Excess Significantly Impairs Sexual Behavior in Male and Female Mouse Offspring: Perspective for a Biological Origin of Sexual Dysfunction in PCOS
Too much male hormone in mothers can negatively affect the sexual behavior of both male and female baby mice.
research Serum Vitamin B12 in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Patients: A Case-Control Study
People with chronic hair loss often have lower Vitamin B12 levels.
research High-Grade Ovarian Serous Carcinoma Presenting as Androgenetic Alopecia
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Male Pattern Caused by an Androgen-Producing Tumor
Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Female pattern hair loss is different from male pattern hair loss and has unclear genetic causes.