56 citations,
July 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.
April 2021 in “Interciencia médica” PCOS is a common condition in women that causes various symptoms and health issues, treatable with lifestyle changes and medication.
69 citations,
September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
June 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
98 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
26 citations,
June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of insulin-sensitizing drugs for treating adolescents with PCOS.
1 citations,
July 2019 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.
16 citations,
May 2000 in “Endocrinology” A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
36 citations,
November 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
47 citations,
December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.
15 citations,
March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
January 2003 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” PCOS understanding and treatment are advancing, requiring continuous updates for better patient management.
4 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert review of dermatology” Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
1 citations,
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.
December 2022 in “OBG Management” The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.
38 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle cell cycles is crucial for hair growth and alopecia research, and recommends specific techniques and future research directions.
115 citations,
August 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.
June 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” Higher testosterone harms sperm motility, while higher estradiol improves sperm survival.
17 citations,
March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
10 citations,
January 1967 in “PubMed” Oral contraceptives often cause melasma and other skin issues.
43 citations,
October 2005 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Hair melanocytes help the skin respond to stress and regulate hair pigmentation.
27 citations,
January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
December 2013 in “Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Cutis” Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.
105 citations,
May 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.