10 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hirsutism and reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” This pilot study evaluated bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% for eyebrow hair regrowth in ten female patients, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” In this case report, the authors describe complete recovery from acute diffuse and total alopecia linked to Borrelia infection after treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone and topical clobetasol foam.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” This report of a rare case describes cutis verticis gyrate secondary to cerebriform intradermal nevus, emphasizing individualized treatment plans based on patient preference and condition severity.
4 citations
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November 2012 in “Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine” This review describes therapeutic strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting current treatments for ovulation induction and emphasizing lifestyle changes and personalized approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” In this study, among Iraqi women with hirsutism, researchers found no significant differences in hormonal markers compared to healthy controls, but identified a strong association between the modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) score and hirsutism, highlighting the mFG score's utility in diagnosing the condition.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses the clinical challenges in treating alopecia areata with off-label therapies, highlighting the need to consider new research on JAK inhibitors, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 85.9% of 120 hirsute Saudi women exhibited elevated androgen levels, suggesting the need for a comprehensive hormonal evaluation to identify underlying causes of hirsutism.
1 citations
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
June 2026 in “Research Square” This report on a case of alopecia areata in a mother and daughter with a 16-year gap suggests genetic predisposition and environmental triggers rather than direct transmission.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this study, 10.25% of school children aged 5-15 in Belagavi were found to have premature greying of hair, with the majority showing mild severity according to the Graying Severity Score.
January 2026 in “Medico Research Chronicles” In this case study, a 7-year-old boy with Down syndrome and conditions like alopecia areata and gluten intolerance showed hair regrowth, improved gut function, and emotional stabilization following individualized homeopathic treatment, succeeding where prior allopathic interventions failed.
November 2025 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” This source discusses the aim of the Australian Journal of General Practice to deliver evidence-based information to help Australian general practitioners provide optimal patient care. Results from specific studies are not included.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that 6.1% of new patients seeking PRP therapy for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis by trained dermatologists to optimize treatment outcomes.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study explored the use of an AI-driven device, HairMetrix, to quantitatively assess the effects of PRP treatments on scalp health in two Caucasian women with androgenetic alopecia, reporting increases in average hair width and follicle count after one treatment.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” This case report highlights a 60-year-old patient's diagnosis with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, characterized by gastrointestinal polyps, diarrhea, weight loss, brittle nails, alopecia, and skin changes, which showed improvement with treatment.
June 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.
December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, hormonal abnormalities were detected in all investigated hirsute Saudi women, with elevated major androgens in 85.9% and polycystic ovaries in 59% of cases.
20 citations
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October 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that in women with androgenetic alopecia, hair density is lower, and thin and non-growing hair are more common on the midscalp compared to the occiput.
49 citations
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February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review offers evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating female pattern hair loss, emphasizing clinical assessment and starting treatment with minoxidil, while noting that measurement of certain hormones and vitamins is optional.
79 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the complex systemic nature of vitiligo and its associations with autoimmune conditions, emphasizing the need for increased understanding and awareness of related comorbidities and psychological effects.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that trichoscopy is essential for evaluating the severity of alopecia areata and predicting treatment responses, contributing to more personalized patient management.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that genetic variants linked to hypothyroidism significantly increased the risk of developing alopecia areata, suggesting a causative connection between the two conditions.
926 citations
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June 2010 in “BMC Medicine” This review emphasizes the need for comprehensive guidelines to address the cardiometabolic and psychological features of polycystic ovary syndrome, alongside its reproductive aspects, and reports no new results.
633 citations
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study observed that among a cohort of reproductive-aged women in the U.S., the prevalence of PCOS was about 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.
491 citations
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome was 6.5% in a minimally biased sample of Caucasian women from Spain.
421 citations
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
378 citations
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS in a population of unselected U.S. women was 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.
298 citations
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found a 6.5% prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among a population of Caucasian women in Spain, based on specific endocrine criteria.
195 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.