10 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This review summarizes evidence indicating that body image issues in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should be addressed with the same importance as physical symptoms like pain and disability.
10 citations
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October 2016 in “Epilepsy & behavior” In this study, behavioral disturbances were commonly observed with levetiracetam, while somnolence was frequently reported with oxcarbazepine among patients with refractory epilepsy.
10 citations
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June 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” This article discusses the diverse symptoms and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing diligent management of its metabolic component, but reports no new findings.
9 citations
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses the regulation of hair growth, causes of excessive androgen secretion, and current safe solutions for hyperandrogenism manifestations in women but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report observed that two teenagers developed skin issues, including abscess-like pustules, after taking kelp supplements, which cleared when the supplements were discontinued.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that ginger supplementation significantly improved persistent hypothyroid symptoms and may aid in weight and lipid profile management in hypothyroid patients with normal TSH levels.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, male Koreans with androgenetic alopecia showed a significant association with hypertension, whereas females did not demonstrate this link.
7 citations
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April 2008 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the use of acarbose for managing polycystic ovary syndrome and notes positive but limited evidence from small trials, indicating a need for more rigorous studies.
7 citations
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July 2004 in “Endocrine practice” This case report highlights how persistent hyperphosphatemia, albeit often overlooked, can precede clinical acromegaly symptoms in women, complicating diagnosis due to overlapping features with oral contraceptive use and polycystic ovary syndrome.
7 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review discusses perceptions and side effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and emphasizes the importance of educating teens to enhance compliance; it reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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June 1994 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes a possible case of burn-induced bullous pemphigoid, as the disease was transient and did not recur, suggesting a potential link between burns and the condition.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “JAMA network open” This study reported that higher weight-for-age z scores and rapid weight gain during infancy, especially from birth to 3 months, were linked to an increased likelihood of puberty onset in girls.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” This study found that women with epilepsy on carbamazepine and sodium valproate monotherapy experienced more significant weight gain but showed no difference in PCOS incidence compared to phenytoin users; elevated TSH levels were more common among those on sodium valproate.
6 citations
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” This case study observed that long-term itraconazole and budesonide use in a cystic fibrosis patient led to iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome due to inhibited metabolic clearance of budesonide, suggesting a need for regular adrenal insufficiency monitoring in such treatments.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” This study observed that successful weight loss following bariatric surgery may improve some skin conditions and metabolic profiles, but also may lead to a decrease in vitamin B12 levels, suggesting a need for nutritional supplements.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “The Lancet” This study aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery versus medical care on ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity, as current observational data suggests surgery may improve fertility prospects, but no randomized trial has yet confirmed this effect.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” This review compares European and U.S. treatment guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa and reports no definitive standard, highlighting the need for more randomized controlled trials.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have an increased risk of COVID-19-related cardiac and renal complications, and that weight loss through lifestyle changes could help reduce these risks.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed a fourfold increase in striae rubrae among people under 20 during the COVID-19 outbreak, potentially linked to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior and weight gain.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical nursing studies” In this study, the researchers reported that polycystic ovary syndrome negatively impacts the quality of life for women due to associated phenotypic characteristics like obesity and hirsutism.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” This study analyzed gene expression data to identify key genes involved in severe forms of alopecia areata, discovering four immune monitoring genes (LGR5, SHISA2, HOXC13, S100A3) with potential for early diagnosis and better understanding of the disease's biological mechanisms.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” This study identified key genes and signaling pathways involved in cashmere goat hair follicle growth cycles, influenced by melatonin implantation, suggesting a basis for further research on melatonin's regulatory mechanism.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.
2 citations
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September 2009 in “Nurse Prescribing” This article discusses the causes, manifestations, and treatments of polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” This article provides an overview of ovulation disorders, discussing ovarian, hypothalamic, and endocrine defects but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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July 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis were generally well tolerated in a real-world setting, with most adverse events being mild or moderate and rare serious cases resembling the general population incidence.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Nursing and Healthcare” This study focused on overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome who underwent lifestyle modification interventions and found notable improvements in BMI, menstrual cycle regularities, hyper-androgenic symptoms, and fertility outcomes, including a 36.2% pregnancy rate post-intervention.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review discusses the impact of lifestyle interventions on managing polycystic ovary syndrome and concludes that such modifications can significantly improve clinical outcomes and the health profile of patients, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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November 2023 This study examined the prevalence and management of PCOD, finding that it primarily affects unmarried women aged 18-25, causing symptoms like irregular periods and infertility, with many opting for medication and lifestyle changes despite mixed beliefs about their effectiveness.