June 2022 in “Pham Ngoc Thach Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy” This study identified key natural compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids in tongue fern and established optimal extraction conditions using methanol.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” The research observed that among Ecuadorian Andean women with polycystic ovary syndrome, classical phenotypes A and B were more prevalent and associated with higher risks of insulin resistance and metabolic disorders compared to phenotypes C and D.
75 citations
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September 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” This report of ichthyosis follicularis in two boys discusses the challenges of distinguishing it from similar disorders, noting its rarity and unclear inheritance pattern without providing new clinical results.
36 citations
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January 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case study reports on a mother and daughter with ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia, noting consistent keratotic eruptions during the mother's pregnancies that improved postpartum.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” This study found that in PCOS women, polycystic ovarian morphology is linked to more severe hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance, especially in those who are overweight or obese.
98 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” This review finds that vigorous aerobic exercise and resistance training may improve insulin sensitivity and androgen levels in women with PCOS, though more research is needed for definitive conclusions.
December 2014 in “Annals of psychophysiology” This study reported that chronic use of performance-enhancing drugs significantly altered users' personalities and physical attributes, raising concerns about whether the perceived benefits outweigh the costs.
49 citations
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January 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This report from the UK reviews the literature on post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights its under-recognition and distinctive characteristics compared to lichen planopilaris, but does not provide new results.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review examines the clinicopathologic features of perifollicular elastolysis and indicates that, while its presentation is consistent, there is a lack of high-certainty evidence for effective treatments.
23 citations
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January 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a child with ulerythema ophryogenes marked by eyebrow hair absence and progressive skin atrophy, whose condition did not improve despite elevated vitamin A levels via injections.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this review, recent studies on muscle atrophy are highlighted, revealing insights into its complex pathogenesis, therapeutic interventions such as hormone therapy, and diagnostic advancements, while emphasizing the need for personalized approaches and addressing challenges like small sample sizes and methodological diversity.
January 2025 in “Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology” This study found that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was prevalent among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome and was linked to higher BMI, waist/hip ratio, testosterone levels, and deranged lipid profile.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that stress plays a significant role in altering phenotypic features and body composition among PCOS patients, potentially worsening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that stabilizing the protein HIF1A in hair follicles promotes glycolysis over oxidative phosphorylation, potentially reducing oxidative stress and supporting hair growth.
80 citations
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October 1985 in “American Journal of Public Health” This study found significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure and serum triglycerides among obese patients following a multidisciplinary program with a very low calorie ketogenic diet.
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.
13 citations
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April 2015 in “Human Reproduction” Obese Hispanic women with PCOS are at higher risk for metabolic problems than non-Hispanic white women.
13 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study compared the echocardiographic profiles of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome to those of healthy subjects using conventional methods and tissue Doppler imaging, but it reports no specific findings here.
February 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This discussion covers various nail disorders, including tumors and non-neoplastic issues, emphasizing that not all nail abnormalities are due to fungal infections, but it reports no new clinical findings.
March 2024 in “LGU journal of life sciences” In this study of women diagnosed with PCOS, a correlation was found between the severity of physical symptoms and poor dietary habits, suggesting diet plays a role in managing the condition.
This review discusses the link between female pattern hair loss and hyperandrogenism in PCOS, but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for clearer understanding of their relationship.
In this study, a 75% ethanol extract of Fructus Psoraleae was found to significantly inhibit 5-α reductase and promote hair growth in mice, indicating its potential as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia through modulation of the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
This pilot study found that a high fat lard diet may protect against fibrosis and affect the hair follicle cycle in a mouse model of systemic sclerosis, unlike a high fat coconut oil diet.
August 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, PCOS was found to be highly prevalent among urban, middle socioeconomic status women aged 21 to 30, with common symptoms including oligomenorrhea, weight gain, infertility, hirsutism, and acne.
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.
September 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” This case report describes the diagnosis of pseudoporphyria in a hemodialysis patient, highlighting the importance of discontinuing causative medications and advising patients on sun protection to manage this photosensitive condition.
March 2025 in “Pakistan journal of physiology.” This hospital-based cross-sectional study found that a substantial proportion of women with female pattern hair loss also had metabolic syndrome, with no significant differences in frequency across age, disease duration, or hair loss pattern subgroups.
February 2026 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses the dermatologic manifestations and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, underscoring the need for mechanism-based, personalized treatments and integrated mental health support, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Localized hair growth and fat loss may share a common cause in lupus panniculitis.
August 2023 in “MOJ women's health” This review discusses the potential role of brown adipose tissue in managing polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; it highlights a need for further research on this therapeutic avenue.