March 2025 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in regenerative plastic surgery and dermatology for hair regrowth and skin revitalization, noting some potential side effects without reporting new clinical results.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers reviewed the roles of autophagy and mitophagy in hair follicle cycles, exploring their potential links to hair loss and investigating how manipulating these pathways might offer new therapeutic strategies.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” This study suggests that post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction share potential etiopathogenetic mechanisms involving brain modulators, neurotransmitters, and gut microbiota, although more research is needed to understand these conditions fully.
May 2020 in “International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This article reviews the medical history and symptoms related to hyperandrogenism in patients, but reports no new clinical findings.
This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and management challenges for polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no clinical results, highlighting complications associated with pregnancy in women with the condition.
December 2015 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” This study showed that regulation of adipose androgen generation via AKR1C3 may contribute to a cycle of hyperinsulinaemia and lipid accumulation in women with PCOS.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
February 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This abstract does not report specific research results but introduces a book focusing on the intersection of endocrinology and aesthetic medicine and its growing importance in contemporary clinical practice.
393 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” This review discusses the neurobiology of sexual function and reports no new results; the authors cover multiple endocrine and neurotransmitter influences on sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm stages.
70 citations
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March 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study discusses the potential of targeting 11β-HSD1 for treating metabolic syndrome and highlights emerging promising data from human trials on selective 11β-HSD1 inhibitors.
155 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that thyroid-stimulating hormone receptors are functionally expressed in various skin cells, implying potential physiological and pathological roles in skin, especially in conditions like autoimmune diseases.
150 citations
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and challenges in treating primary cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need to understand immune protection collapse in hair follicle stem cells; it reports no new clinical results.
68 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
56 citations
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This article discusses the role of neurohormones and neuropeptides in hair follicle pigmentation and outlines promising neuroendocrinological strategies to address greying and damage, but reports no new clinical results.
34 citations
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and physiological regulation of neuroactive steroids, focusing on their varied responses to stress and ethanol in rats, mice, and humans, but it reports no new findings.
26 citations
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January 2020 in “Przegląd Menopauzalny” This review discusses the role of androgens in menopausal women's health, highlighting symptoms of both hyperandrogenemia and androgen deficiency, but reports no clinical results.
24 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “Biomolecules” This study found that finasteride impaired stress reactivity and reduced exploratory and impulsive behaviors in rats, potentially by altering the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis function.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea in adolescent girls and reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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October 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” The study found that finasteride increased endoplasmic reticulum stress and reduced fertility in rats, effects that were alleviated by the administration of DA-9401.
9 citations
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March 2021 in “Hormones” This review discusses how COVID-19 may affect gonadal function and potential gender differences, but reports no clinical results; it highlights possible mechanisms and new treatment approaches from recent literature.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This review suggests that the gut microbiome and metabolome may play a significant role in alopecia areata and emphasizes the potential of targeting these factors for improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for this skin condition.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Sexual Medicine” This study found that 5-α reductase inhibitors and neuropsychiatric medications were most frequently reported for erectile dysfunction in a national pharmacovigilance database from 2010 to 2020.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher hair cortisol concentrations, suggesting hyperactivation of the HPA axis may affect metabolic and inflammatory markers in those with elevated cortisol levels.
2 citations
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
This review discusses genetic and epigenetic studies of PCOS, highlighting Genome-Wide Association Studies that found genetic variants related to gonadotrophin secretion influencing PCOS susceptibility, but it reports no new findings.
1 citations
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April 2006 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses the multifactorial causes of female sexual dysfunction and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the need for thorough evaluation before considering androgen therapy.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Rehabilitation Medicine” This study found that higher levels of cortisol (F) and cortisone (E) in hair before stroke onset were significantly associated with post-stroke depression and anxiety, suggesting they could serve as potential predictors for these mood disorders.
September 2025 in “Cosmoderma” This study highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated stress-related dermatological issues like acne and hair loss by affecting skin and hair cycles through stress hormones, emphasizing the need for comprehensive psychoneuroendocrine-informed approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, a 17-year-old girl with secondary amenorrhea was evaluated for PCOS, highlighting the importance of assessing abnormal menstrual patterns for underlying conditions, and suggesting that hormonal birth control and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.