5 citations
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” This review describes two cases of young women with primary amenorrhea and hyperandrogenemia, suggesting that adrenal tumors should be considered in patients with significantly elevated circulating testosterone levels.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Cancer treatment and research” This review discusses current strategies for head and neck cancer treatment, highlighting the effectiveness of cisplatin in combination therapies, and notes increased toxicity with multimodal treatments but no overall survival advantage for doublet regimens; it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the types and characteristics of adrenal cortex tumors, including their hormone secretion and detection as incidental findings, but presents no new research results.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” This review discusses various causes of hair loss, emphasizing the importance of a structured diagnostic approach, and reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” This article reviews the prevalence, causes, and associated conditions of hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
1 citations
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February 1954 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that elevated CgA levels in PCOS are associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and low-grade inflammation, suggesting CgA may be a novel biomarker for metabolic risk stratification in PCOS.
This study utilized polarized light microscopy to examine hair shafts in ten children with rare genetic disorders, such as Netherton syndrome and ectodermal dysplasia, providing valuable diagnostic insights into hair thickness, composition, and structural irregularities associated with these conditions.
November 2023 in “Anticancer Research” The researchers reported that pulsed FUS can enhance the tumor-killing effects of cisplatin by unbinding it from albumin in cervical cancer, but further study is needed to measure its selective delivery to tumors.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review investigates molecular mechanisms behind PCOS pathogenesis and discusses potential therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Mastology” This literature review reports prevalent sexual dysfunctions, notably vaginal dryness, in women undergoing endocrine therapy for hormone-dependent breast cancer, highlighting the need for more multidisciplinary research and care to improve patient well-being.
July 2019 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” This case report describes a Canadian Husky dog with sertolioma that exhibited dermatological symptoms and aggressive behavior, both of which improved significantly after surgery.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the clinical and biochemical features of genetic mutations affecting dihydrotestosterone production and their potential role in male pseudo-hermaphroditism, but presents no new clinical results.
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and chlormadinone may help treat acne and other skin and hair conditions related to hormones.
March 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This review examines treatment options for PCOS, highlighting the importance of managing symptoms and patient counseling, and reports no new clinical results.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that both high-dose and low-dose finasteride significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women after 12 months, with the lower dose being safe and cost-effective.
27 citations
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July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study found that finasteride significantly improved hirsutism scores in women over 12 months and was well-tolerated with no serious side effects.
14 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article provides an overview of treatment options for hirsutism, summarizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses various treatments for adult acne in women, including topical, systemic, and alternative therapies, and reports no new clinical results.
September 2002 in “Comprehensive Therapy” Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of laser and intense light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for aesthetic medicine to include these technologies.
This study found that a combination of spironolactone and oral contraceptive pills may improve hirsutism and hormonal profiles in women, although some experienced side effects such as persistent nausea.
105 citations
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January 2009 in “Medicine” This study found that ethinylestradiol and high-dose cyproterone acetate significantly reduced hirsutism scores and were effective for treating acne and alopecia in women with hyperandrogenism.
97 citations
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July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment approaches for cutaneous manifestations of PCOS, reporting on various treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
76 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatologic features of PCOS as potential early indicators of the syndrome and notes that treatment of these conditions may enhance quality of life and psychological well-being, but it reports no new clinical results.
48 citations
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February 2008 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice” This article reviews dietary recommendations for managing polycystic ovary syndrome and provides evidence that diet changes can improve the androgen profile in affected women, but it reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review discusses the various causes of hirsutism other than PCOS, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing potentially life-threatening conditions like androgen-secreting tumors from more benign causes; it reports no new clinical findings.