66 citations,
December 2003 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.
815 citations,
April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
162 citations,
January 2015 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.
21 citations,
July 2019 in “Cardiovascular Research” High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.
19 citations,
September 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Poor sleep is linked to a higher risk of developing and worsening urinary problems in men.
9 citations,
March 2018 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.
6 citations,
February 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of heart disease.
3 citations,
November 2005 in “Women's health” Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
16 citations,
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15 citations,
January 2002 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
13 citations,
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.
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
May 2023 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” Dogs with dermatitis show significant skin changes and higher white blood cell counts.
90 citations,
February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
February 2022 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
3 citations,
April 2012 in “Internal and Emergency Medicine” The girl's swelling and skin issues improved with fluid restriction and diuretics.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Calanthe orchids have medicinal potential and contain 265 chemical compounds, but are underexplored.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Current Science Research and Review” Chronic ketosis in cows causes appetite changes, anemia, skin issues, increased pulse, and biochemical imbalances.
23 citations,
April 1993 in “Gastroenterology” A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
20 citations,
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19 citations,
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.
9 citations,
February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.
82 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Endovascular repair and open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms both result in a temporary decline in physical health, with no significant mental health difference, and a return to near normal health in 90 days.
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November 2016 in “Pharmaceutics” The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.