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An Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Undetected by Ultrasound in a Postmenopausal Woman with Hirsutism and Hyperandrogenism

research An ovarian Leydig cell tumor of ultrasound negative in a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hyperandrogenism

12 citations , March 2018 in “Medicine”

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

research Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in a 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome: a rare scenario

4 citations , October 2019 in “Case Reports”

A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.

research Extensive cerebral arteriovenous malformation presenting as a small cutaneous lesion on the forehead

2 citations , December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

A small forehead lesion led to the discovery of a significant brain arteriovenous malformation in a young girl.

research SUN-005 Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors

April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

research Poster 251 Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report

September 2011 in “PM&R”

The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.

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community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

in Research/Science 108 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

community DHEA, the culprit behind DUPA ? Read this!

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 3 years ago

High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hair follicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.

community Why do some doctors just lie to our faces ?

in Chat 22 upvotes 4 months ago

A 19-year-old is frustrated with doctors giving misleading information about hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to self-administer finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of supportive medical guidance.

community No motivation to workout because I’ll be bald no matter what

in Chat 78 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.

community Proof you should Start fin early

in Satire 248 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.

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