12 citations,
March 2015 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.
3 citations,
January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal” Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.
May 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Various substances, including cosmetic sponges, vein glue, chai tea, skincare products, and medicaments, can cause allergic contact dermatitis, and healthcare workers often react to N95 masks.
8 citations,
April 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The first pediatric case of naevus trichilemmocysticus was documented.
14 citations,
March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Heat Shock Proteins are important in the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and could be targets for new treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
9 citations,
January 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “American journal of clinical pathology” Transgender men on testosterone therapy need ongoing gynecologic care due to potential cancer risks.
7 citations,
June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
March 2023 in “Scholars international journal of obstetrics and gynecology” PCOS is a complex condition that affects women's hormonal balance and metabolism, requiring lifestyle changes and medical management.
Many women with PCOS in Saudi Arabia suffer from depression and anxiety.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Effective PCOS treatments require targeting specific signaling pathways.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-resolution MRI can distinguish between tertiary androgenetic alopecia and severe alopecia areata by measuring scalp and tissue thickness and hair follicle depth.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
2 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.
September 2022 in “Biomedicines” Lipid Accumulation Product and Free Androgens Index are effective for assessing fatty liver disease risk in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
13 citations,
June 2012 in “European journal of medical genetics” Identical twins had different symptoms because one had more cells with an extra chromosome fragment in different tissues.
2 citations,
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
61 citations,
June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
December 2022 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Different PCOS subgroups have similar metabolic features, but those without menstrual problems have milder issues.
30 citations,
August 2016 in “Skin research and technology” 3D imaging shows clearer details of skin structure changes with age.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Bioscience Reports” Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
3 citations,
July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Magnesium microneedle patches can safely improve under-eye wrinkles when used every other night for 12 weeks.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often have higher levels of anxiety and depression, especially if they live in rural areas, have less education, don't have children, are over 30, or are obese.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” PCOS care in Singapore can be bettered by refining referral systems, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, enhancing complication screening, and offering educational resources for clinicians.
4 citations,
March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.