August 2022 in “RECISATEC” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia, its progression, signs of hyperandrogenism, and impacts on quality of life, without presenting new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” In this study, researchers found that increased androgen levels, such as testosterone, and insulin resistance are strongly associated with more severe acne in adult women, along with a higher incidence of menstrual irregularities and PCOS characteristics.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review highlights the role of sex hormones in skin health, observing that hormonal changes throughout a woman's life can affect skin conditions such as acne and hair loss, with treatments involving hormonal therapies and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
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August 1997 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride can cause enlarged breasts.
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” This article reviews the differential diagnosis of mild hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls, discussing potential causes such as PCOS and nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia, but presents no new data.
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June 2016 in “Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the expression of PSA in hormonally-regulated tissues and female malignancies, emphasizing its potential as a diagnostic biomarker and role in antidoping initiatives.
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December 2007 in “International Journal of Cardiology” This study found that patients with polycystic ovary syndrome have reduced heart rate recovery, an exaggerated systolic blood pressure response to exercise, and decreased heart rate variability, implying possible autonomic dysfunction.
January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Studies in Epidemiology and Public Health” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome experienced severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms, with factors like education level, smoking, and anemia significantly affecting PMS severity.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In this series, patients experienced alopecia with limited regrowth following mesotherapy, indicating possible lasting aesthetic consequences and suggesting the need for careful technique and close follow-up, as the condition might be underrecognized.
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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” This review addresses dermatologic health disparities in sexual and gender minority adolescents, highlighting the need for improved pediatric dermatologic care; it does not report new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” This study found that among women with PCOS, common skin conditions like hirsutism and acne significantly affect quality of life, particularly impacting social and physical domains as measured by the WHOQOL-BREF.
This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and potential treatments for androgenetic alopecia in women, presenting options for both systemic and topical therapies, but it reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Miscellaneous” This study documented a case of a 57-year-old woman with postmenopausal virilism due to a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, which improved after surgical treatment.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” This consensus report reviews current knowledge and identifies knowledge gaps concerning the various health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, without presenting new clinical findings.
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June 2008 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article proposes a hypothesis that hyperandrogenemia is the final common pathway for developing adolescent PCOS and emphasizes the importance of reducing androgen levels to mitigate risks of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and infertility in adulthood.
June 2024 in “International journal of impotence research” The author had undisclosed conflicts of interest related to the original article on post-finasteride syndrome.
February 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride can cause skin reactions, so dermatologists should be aware.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of PCOS in adolescents, noting that the persistence of hyperandrogenism and oligomenorrhea is required for diagnosis, while genetic studies suggest involvement of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.
March 2016 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
25 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating erectile dysfunction, noting the potential for regenerative medicine to reverse or halt disease progression, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses potential treatments for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new findings, emphasizing the importance of individualized antiandrogenic management to minimize side effects.
September 2022 in “Medical Herald of the South of Russia” This article discusses the effectiveness of gender transition procedures in alleviating gender dysphoria and the need for better models to understand their mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
67 citations
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January 1997 in “Lancet” This article discusses the causes of hirsutism, identifying increased androgen production and heightened skin sensitivity, and provides no new clinical results.
March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported significantly higher levels of psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, compared to healthy controls, with higher stress and lower self-efficacy linked to increased symptom severity.
September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study reported a significant increase in global online searches for finasteride and its possible sexual side effects, particularly after the FDA's 2012 warning.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal (Print)” This study reported that androgenetic alopecia affects the psychosocial aspects and quality of life differently depending on marital status and occupational category, with married patients and professional workers experiencing higher emotional impact.
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological and social impacts of androgenetic alopecia and suggests that medical treatments can have some positive psychological effects, highlighting the condition's moderate stress and impact on body image.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, an 18-year-old Vietnamese female with primary amenorrhea and normal female phenotype was most likely diagnosed with müllerian agenesis, highlighting its association with embryologic underdevelopment of the müllerian duct.
15 citations
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January 2002 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This review discusses the extragenital effects of ovarian steroids, particularly focusing on aesthetic endocrinology, which suggests estrogens may slow skin aging post-menopause, though hair loss treatment efficacy is mainly confirmed for minoxidil.