15 citations
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October 2019 in “BMJ Open” This protocol outlines a nationwide study to investigate the prevalence of metabolic and reproductive abnormalities, anxiety, and depression in Brazilian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, aiming to inform public health strategies.
18 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses primary cicatricial alopecias, a group of rare inflammatory scalp disorders resulting in permanent hair loss, and reports no new findings.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This article reviews the discovery and various physiological effects of cyproterone acetate, reporting its established indications for several androgen-driven conditions but providing no new clinical data.
June 2024 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This study concluded that adding 5% topical Procapil to PRP therapy provided better outcomes for androgenetic alopecia than PRP alone, as assessed by dermatologist evaluations and patient satisfaction.
16 citations
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July 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” This study found that health-related quality of life was significantly lower in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, especially those with the anovulatory phenotype, compared to non-PCOS controls attending a tertiary hospital.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study suggests that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may involve a CD4-predominant T-cell process with potential PD1/PDL1 pathway involvement, indicated by increased caspase 3 expression and loss of PDL1.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that the revised BASP classification for pattern hair loss, which addresses certain limitations of the original, could serve as an alternative option despite a decrease in clinical accuracy and ease of use.
November 2025 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses coordinated management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome across various levels of care but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” In this study, serum PSA levels were higher in women with PCOS, suggesting it may serve as a marker for hyperandrogenism in this condition.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of psychosexual health” This review discusses the psychiatric and sexual comorbidities of PCOS, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage sexual dysfunction due to high prevalence rates found in recent studies.
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the MPV/PC ratio was identified as a potential tool for assessing disease activity in alopecia areata, with higher ratios in active and severe cases compared to inactive and mild/moderate ones.
5 citations
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April 2013 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review discusses the prevalence and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in women, particularly noting gaps in understanding its presence in adolescents, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2010 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This question-based abstract lists potential survey questions regarding contraception, hormone therapy, and related health issues but presents no new research findings.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that targeting the p300/androgen receptor axis effectively reduced AR activation and ovarian fibrosis in mouse models of polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This qualitative study assesses various treatment approaches for PCOS and suggests that yoga, diet, exercise, and therapies like mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may help manage symptoms from a holistic perspective.
December 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” The book provides a clear overview of PCOD and is recommended for medical trainees and clinicians, but may lack depth for advanced researchers.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Diphencyprone initially increases mouse hair growth, then slows it, possibly due to changes in specific protein levels.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India”
September 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that 19.5% of young girls screened using the Rotterdam criteria were diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, highlighting the importance of early screening and intervention.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study found that young women with PCOS exhibited altered white matter microstructure and reduced cognitive performance compared to matched controls.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Pakistan BioMedical Journal” This study reported that a significant number of young women in Pakistan may unknowingly have PCOS, with many experiencing irregular periods, weight gain, and increased cravings potentially linked to dietary habits.
3 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This review discusses diagnostic criteria, phenotypes, and therapies for polycystic ovarian syndrome, emphasizing an individualized treatment approach based on the multifactorial nature of the disease; it reports no clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” This review outlines the complexities and varied manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and management but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2026 in “Research Society and Development” This review highlights the multiple physical and psychological impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive-aged women and underscores the importance of early medical evaluation and lifestyle changes for effective treatment.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This paper discusses the link between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and health issues like infertility and cardiovascular diseases, caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2024 in “Reproductive BioMedicine Online” This systematic review found that interactions between patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthcare professionals often face challenges due to insufficient information sharing, inadequate patient support, and health system barriers.
16 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In this study, the researchers found that the choice of diagnostic criteria significantly affects the rate of PCOS diagnosis in adolescents.
September 2025 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” This review discusses the full spectrum of polycystic ovary syndrome's impact on women, highlighting the need for more comprehensive care that addresses both visible symptoms and hidden systemic burdens, and reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Community Health” Among female doctors in Dakshina Kannada, India, this study found a 21.25% prevalence of PCOS, significantly associated with marital status but not working hours, indicating a need to prioritize PCOS awareness and management among healthcare professionals.