June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” In this study, researchers found that women with PCOS and thyroid dysfunction had significantly altered T3 and T4 hormone levels and more frequent symptoms like weight gain and irregular menstrual cycles, suggesting the importance of thyroid screenings for personalized treatment strategies.
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September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” This study found that acne, hirsutism, and other skin conditions are prevalent among Jordanian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, often linked to specific hormonal imbalances and higher BMI.
This study found that women with PCOS, particularly those with the anovulatory phenotype, reported significantly lower physical health-related quality of life than women without PCOS at a tertiary hospital.
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February 2023 in “Obesity” This study found that women with PCOS were more likely than women without PCOS to have multiple weight-loss attempts and perceive themselves as overweight, regardless of their actual obesity status.
This study examined epidemiological data on patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in Greece and found demographic patterns consistent with international studies.
October 2023 in “Advancement in yoga and physical therapy” This narrative review explores the potential influence of brown adipose tissue on polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new experimental findings.
This study found that a protein-sparing modified fast may safely and effectively help maintain weight loss over a short period when supervised by a physician.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Egyptian women with frontal fibrosing alopecia had lower serum PPARγ levels and a higher occurrence of PPARG gene polymorphism compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role for PPARγ in the condition's development.
In this study of Andean Ecuadorian women with PCOS, phenotypes A and B were more prevalent and associated with higher risks of insulin resistance, anovulation, and metabolic disorders compared to phenotypes C and D.
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December 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that in people with alopecia areata, oxidative stress indicators were higher and specific enzyme activities were lower compared to healthy controls, suggesting oxidative stress's significant role in disease pathogenesis.
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that hypothyroidism in women with PCOS significantly increased insulin resistance and obesity, which might worsen metabolic issues and impact conditions like hair loss and infertility.
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April 2021 in “Reproductive health of woman” This study found that among women with PCOS, the most common clinical symptoms were menstrual dysfunction, infertility, acne, and hirsutism, with the non-androgenic phenotype being the most frequently identified.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found a significant association between unhealthy food patterns and higher BMI in young women with PCOS, emphasizing the need for awareness of lifestyle's impact on hormonal and metabolic health.
August 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study found that early mitochondrial reprogramming, specifically through fatty acid oxidation fueling oxidative phosphorylation, is crucial for initiating differentiation in epidermal stem cells, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for differentiation defects in skin disorders.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, D-OCT imaging revealed distinct structural and vascular changes in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting the technique's potential for diagnosing and monitoring the condition's activity.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the medicinal potential of gymnosperm plants, such as Platycladus orientalis, Araucaria heterophylla, Cycas revoluta, Thuja occidentalis, and Juniperus virginiana, highlighting their therapeutic significance across various medical practices, including contemporary, folk, and traditional medicine.
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology” This study observed that women with PCOS had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels, which were associated with insulin resistance and other metabolic and hormonal imbalances.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The abstract does not provide any research findings or conclusions to summarize, focusing instead on color and logo specifications.
November 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This study observed that women with PCOS exhibited higher levels of triglycerides, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, total testosterone, DHEAS, and LH/FSH ratio, and lower HDL cholesterol compared to healthy controls, with these markers varying across different PCOS phenotypes.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found no significant difference in SARS-CoV2 IgG seroconversion rates between patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases treated with targeted immune-modulating therapies and those on conventional systemic treatments.
January 2021 in “ISGE series” This article discusses PCOS, highlighting its association with insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, and suggests that nutrition, exercise, and supplements may improve body composition and metabolic function, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that applying a cream with 5% vitamin C reduced dermatoporosis-related purpura, suggesting the condition may be linked to vitamin C deficiency.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Home Science” This survey reported that 95% of respondents were aware of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting a high level of awareness about PCOS among the participants.
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” This review summarizes recent findings on FOXN1's essential role in thymus and skin biology and discusses emerging therapeutic approaches for immune disorders with athymia, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with PCOS who reported the highest levels of physical activity also reported better outcomes in BMI, mental health, and sleep quality, suggesting that enhancing motivation may improve participation in physical activity.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This paper discusses the need for comprehensive evaluation and management of lean polycystic ovary syndrome patients due to their unique risks, but reports no new results.
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September 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with aging signs and heart issues have higher hair loss risk, which may predict shorter lifespan and affect attractiveness.
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January 2017 in “Endokrynologia Pediatryczna” This review concludes that polycystic ovary syndrome can significantly impact aspects of health-related quality of life in adolescent girls, especially body image and interpersonal functioning.