6 citations,
November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fulvestrant solution doesn't help hair loss in men and postmenopausal women.
5 citations,
March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.
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August 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy” Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
4 citations,
November 2012 in “Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine” Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.
4 citations,
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
3 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adenosine helps human hair grow and prevents hair loss by targeting specific cells.
3 citations,
May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
3 citations,
January 2013 in “Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health” About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.
3 citations,
December 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
1 citations,
April 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
March 2024 in “Biomedical reports” Isoflavone may help manage PCOS symptoms, but its effectiveness is uncertain.
February 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Different treatments for PCOS should be tailored to the individual, including lifestyle changes and various medications.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” HDAC6 helps keep ovarian follicles dormant, extending female fertility.
December 2023 in “Migration letters” Herbal treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” COX2 and ATP synthase control the size of hedgehog spines.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
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May 2021 in “International journal of developmental research” Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found that certain RNA sequences play a role in yak hair growth and these sequences are somewhat similar to those in cashmere goats.