26 citations
,
June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” This review discusses various skin changes during pregnancy, noting that while most are benign and resolve after childbirth, some may require careful medical management for the safety of the mother and fetus; it reports no new results.
15 citations
,
March 1998 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” This article discusses the development and testing of comprehensible over-the-counter drug product labels, highlighting the need for improved consumer understanding and calling for further research on label design.
11 citations
,
November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes current understanding and genetic insights into androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata, noting the potential future role of molecular diagnostics, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
,
July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that interleukin-10 deficiency in B6 mice led to inflammatory milk production due to maternal stress, causing alopecia and hepatocyte steatosis in pups.
2 citations
,
November 2020 in “Fertility Research and Practice” This study presents a new survey instrument that was cognitively tested for understanding menstrual cycle characteristics and androgen excess, including hirsutism, alopecia, and acne.
1 citations
,
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses the potential of using human hair proteomics for non-invasive diagnostic and forensic applications but reports no new results; the authors highlight areas needing further research.
January 2026 in “Ankara Medical Journal” In this study, pregnant women in their third trimester with hair loss reported higher levels of pregnancy-specific distress compared to those without hair loss, indicating distress might contribute independently to hair loss without significant laboratory abnormalities.
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.
64 citations
,
June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
94 citations
,
July 2020 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This article provides guidelines for molecular genetic testing of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, focusing on quality requirements, methodologies, and variant classification; it reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
,
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review summarizes physiologic skin changes during pregnancy and specific pregnancy-related dermatoses but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
,
March 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” This study found that more than 14% of idiopathic recurrent early pregnancy loss cases were associated with chromosomal heteromorphisms, predominantly 9qh+, suggesting a genetic component in these unexplained cases.
October 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review discusses the increased health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the effectiveness of exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management in reversing obesity-related reproductive issues.
724 citations
,
April 2004 in “Lancet Oncology” This review summarizes the use and neonatal outcomes of chemotherapy during pregnancy, noting its potential for safe use in the second and third trimesters, and reports no new clinical results.
47 citations
,
May 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses normal skin changes during pregnancy such as pigmentary and glandular alterations, highlighting the need for physician awareness to avoid unnecessary treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.
29 citations
,
December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses factors affecting fertility in both men and women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and emphasizes individualized preconception management but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
,
September 2013 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” This article reviews the physiological skin changes and unique dermatoses in pregnancy, discussing their causes and management, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
,
November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” This article reviews how normal pregnancy changes can mimic rheumatologic disorders, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing these from true autoimmune inflammation, but reports no new evidence.
December 2017 in “Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil” This study found that pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have a higher prevalence of serum markers for hereditary and acquired thrombophilia compared to those without the disease.
244 citations
,
September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” This review examines the direct-to-consumer genetic testing market, highlighting the available tests, regulatory issues, and calls for increased oversight, and reports no new results.
48 citations
,
January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This pilot study found that hair metabolome analysis may help differentiate pregnancy complications from healthy pregnancies by revealing significant metabolite differences between trimesters.
16 citations
,
June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This small study reports that a 6-group geometric classification method is more reliable for classifying human hair curl, although a digital system could further reduce errors.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.
123 citations
,
May 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience” In this study, researchers found that in late pregnancy, the neuroactive progesterone metabolite allopregnanolone inhibits HPA axis responses to immune challenges via an opioid-mediated mechanism.
73 citations
,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
3 citations
,
August 2015 in “Acta Scientiarum Biological Sciences” This study found that administering Neem ethanol extract to pregnant and lactating rats did not cause developmental abnormalities or toxicity in the offspring at tested doses.
July 2025 in “UCP Journal of Science & Technology” This research conducted in Narowal, Pakistan, found significant differences in hematological and renal function parameters between pregnant and non-pregnant women, suggesting that these tests could serve as biomarkers for pregnancy.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study found that publications on skin changes and treatments in pregnant women increased from 2013 to 2022, although their citation rates moderately decreased over the same period.
October 2020 in “System Dynamics Review” This study models the pathways of nandrolone and its metabolites in the body and suggests methods to counteract finasteride's role in enabling PED users to cheat drug tests.
30 citations
,
March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” This review explores the significant impacts of hormonal changes within normal physiological ranges and suggests examining low-dose effects from chemicals disrupting hormonal activity; it presents no new clinical results.