Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
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April 2011 in “Physiological Research” Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
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August 2014 in “Current Urology Reports” Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
June 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” First-time mothers had higher stress hormone levels in late pregnancy than mothers who had given birth before.
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May 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress might contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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February 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Plant adaptogens may help treat skin diseases and improve skin health, but more research is needed to fully understand how they work.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
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July 2021 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A diabetic cat with another gland issue got better after treatment with cabergoline, no longer needing insulin.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
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April 2020 in “Animals” Moving horses to new places can increase their stress levels, as shown by higher stress hormone in their hair.
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
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January 2019 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
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January 2019 in “Turkish journal of medical sciences” Ischemic modified albumin could be a new indicator of oxidative stress in people with alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “Medicine” High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
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November 2021 in “Translational pediatrics” Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.
September 2023 in “Diagnostics” Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.
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March 2022 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Nearly half of the studied men with long COVID had low testosterone, including younger men.
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” Healthy lifestyle changes can significantly improve skin health as you age.
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
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September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Reproduction” Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.