71 citations
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September 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
70 citations
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July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
68 citations
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
67 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
66 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
66 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil was effective for most patients in treating scarring hair loss, but some had side effects.
66 citations
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March 2009 in “British journal of surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment should be tailored to the individual, with quitting smoking being important.
66 citations
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November 2001 in “European journal of endocrinology” Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.
62 citations
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June 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.
62 citations
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January 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.
61 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
60 citations
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September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
58 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
57 citations
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February 2019 in “JAMA Surgery” Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
54 citations
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June 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
54 citations
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December 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.
53 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
52 citations
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March 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.
52 citations
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July 2016 in “JAMA dermatology” Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
52 citations
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” New treatments for Hepatitis C show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
50 citations
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August 2017 in “Diabetologia” Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.
49 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
49 citations
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.
48 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.
48 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Skin problems are common and important signs of eating disorders and treating the eating disorder can improve these skin conditions.
47 citations
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January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy may improve hair regrowth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
47 citations
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June 2015 in “Medicines” Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.
47 citations
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November 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.