January 2023 in “Open journal of pediatrics” A 7-month-old girl with a rare skin disorder died because diagnosis was delayed.
33 citations,
January 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.
70 citations,
August 1995 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
28 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
January 2008 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
7 citations,
July 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.
January 1990 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Retinoids are important for treating skin conditions but should be used with caution due to serious side effects and risks during pregnancy.
26 citations,
May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
72 citations,
February 2011 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” The conclusion is that recognizing hair growth cycles can improve the precision of dietary and health assessments from hair analysis.
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair disease research is a growing and evolving field in dermatology, with recent significant advances.
14 citations,
September 2019 in “Eye” Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” Stopping tetracycline can lead to the disappearance of flat warts.
February 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The herbal shampoo is a safer alternative to synthetic shampoos but needs more testing for effectiveness.
24 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's eyelashes grew thicker and longer after taking topiramate, but returned to normal when she stopped the medication.
135 citations,
December 2006 in “PLoS Medicine” Hyaluronate fragments can help reverse skin thinning by working with the CD44 receptor.
August 2013 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.
192 citations,
September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
11 citations,
September 2007 in “Advances in therapy” INVERSION Femme supplement helped women lose weight, reduce hair loss, and improve skin and nail health.
1 citations,
August 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A woman's chronic head pain after hair transplant surgery was cured by removing a post-traumatic neuroma.
33 citations,
February 1996 in “Lancet” Losartan can cause temporary loss of taste.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
February 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Proper nutrition can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve overall health.
6 citations,
October 2012 in “BMJ” The woman's hair loss was mainly due to stress and low iron levels, and her hair grew back after treatment.
20 citations,
September 2006 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” New drugs are improving treatment for hormone-related diseases in small pets.