1947 citations
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September 1995 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” This article discusses the heterogeneity of polycystic ovary syndrome, its association with insulin resistance, and its implications for long-term health, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2022 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” This case report highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in young women with metabolic complications like type 2 diabetes.
60 citations
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April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that Czech women with polycystic ovary syndrome in their thirties had a significantly worse cardiovascular risk profile compared to a control group, independent of obesity.
February 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This narrative review discusses the various symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and early diagnosis to prevent complications.
95 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews primary cicatricial alopecias, focusing on lymphocytic forms such as chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to a classification by the North American Hair Research Society, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Rangahau Aranga AUT Graduate Review” This study reports that nurses have significant gaps in knowledge and perceptions about managing PCOS, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions to improve patient care.
January 2021 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” This case report details a 34-year-old woman's experience with infertility linked to PCOS, where surgical intervention and medication led to eventual pregnancy with complications.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata often recurs after treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone.
August 2020 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that lifestyle interventions, along with regular medication, improved the quality of life for women with PCOS.
6 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Medicine” This article discusses polycystic ovarian syndrome and highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management to reduce long-term complications, but reports no new research findings.
12 citations
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March 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher angiotensin converting enzyme activity and insulin resistance compared to controls, suggesting a correlation between these factors.
December 2023 in “Research in pharmacy” This review underscores the importance of phytotherapeutic compounds and adjuncts in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome but does not present new clinical evidence.
41 citations
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study found that diphenylcyclopropenone therapy resulted in over 50% hair regrowth in 71% of alopecia totalis patients, with a significant relapse association with thyroid disease, suggesting treatment could be viable but should continue for at least two years.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Quality of Life Research” This study developed and validated a 50-item questionnaire, the PCOSQ-50, to effectively assess the quality of life in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, addressing aspects often missed by previous questionnaires.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
59 citations
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August 2007 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results; the authors propose more robust criteria to address diagnostic variability and measurement uncertainty.
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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing its broad range of manifestations and associations with risks like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular events, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2024 in “Internattional journal of current innovation in advance research” This review discusses PCOD, highlighting its hormonal abnormalities and contributing factors, such as lifestyle and genetics. The authors emphasized that lifestyle changes and medications are central to effectively managing symptoms and improving fertility in impacted women.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found no significant differences in metabolic characteristics between different phenotypes of PCOS or between women with PCOS and healthy controls among reproductive-aged Iranian women.
March 2022 in “Pakistan BioMedical Journal” This study found that many adolescent girls in Pakistan were unaware of their PCOS symptoms, which are associated with a high prevalence and may be linked to dietary habits affecting menstrual cycles.
December 2020 in “Asian Biomedicine” This study found that the prevalence of polycystic ovarian morphology among Thai women with PCOS was 55.2%, with no significant factors associated with its presence in univariate analysis.
July 2023 in “International journal of obstetrics and gynaecological nursing” This study observed that a video-assisted teaching program significantly improved the knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome among female computer engineering students, with a notable increase from poor to excellent understanding from pre-test to post-test.
This study found that GPC1 is a key regulator of angiogenesis in hair follicles and may be an interesting target for addressing alopecia in dermatology research.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study investigated premature greying and found lower levels of vitamin D and vitamin B12 in affected individuals compared to controls, associating micronutrient deficiencies with altered hair pigmentation, though no significant link between micronutrient deficiencies and inflammatory markers was observed.
21 citations
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have elevated cardiovascular risk markers, with levels being higher in obese participants compared to non-obese participants.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study evaluated a new computer-aided detection system for identifying Breast Arterial Calcification in mammograms, achieving 70% accuracy, but highlighted the need for a larger dataset to explore its relationship with cardiovascular diseases.
13 citations
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April 2020 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that knockdown of PCAT1 inhibited hair follicle regeneration in nude mice by disrupting the miR-329/Wnt10b axis and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, highlighting PCAT1's role in promoting follicle regrowth.
January 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This autobiographical case study describes a 25-year-old woman with PCOS who successfully managed her symptoms using hormonal therapy, including oral contraceptives and Myo-Inositol, leading to normalized menstrual cycles and the resolution of most symptoms.
Ultrasound alone isn't enough to diagnose PCOS.
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July 2023 in “Biomimetics” This study found that a hair-coating polyphenol complex significantly enhanced the mechanical strength, UV protection, and antistatic properties of damaged hair, suggesting potential benefits for hair treatment.