research Polycystic ovarian syndrome and associated hirsutism in the adolescent
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
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research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Pathogenesis and causes of hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research The Case of the Elusive Androgen
The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency : A Case Report
A man's health improved after treating his undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency, which caused fatigue and weight loss.
research Carriers of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Are Not at Increased Risk for Hyperandrogenism*
People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.
research Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.
research MECHANISM OF PROTEINURIA
Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
research ALOPECIA AREATA
Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
research Approach to androgen excess in women: Clinical and biochemical insights
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).
research Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Endogenous steroid hormones in hair: Investigations on different hair types, pigmentation effects and correlation to nails
Body hair isn't a good substitute for scalp hair in steroid analysis.
research A preliminary study on the relationship between environmental endocrine disruptors and precocious puberty in girls
Reducing phthalate exposure may help prevent early puberty in girls.
research Ashwagandha root in the treatment of non-classical adrenal hyperplasia
Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.
research Challenges in treatment of patients with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
research An overview on 5α-reductase inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like Finasteride and Dutasteride, help manage benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research ENZYMES
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome in 2 Patients With Diverse Genotype
Diagnosing and managing Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome is complex due to genetic differences and varied symptoms.
research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research MON-913 Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
research Aromatase inhibition by letrozole attenuates kainic acid-induced seizures but not neurotoxicity in mice
Letrozole reduces seizures but not brain damage in mice.
research Hormone replacement therapy in morphine-induced hypogonadic male chronic pain patients
Testosterone therapy can improve hormone levels and quality of life in men with morphine-induced hormone issues.
research Hair Cortisol in Sheltered Cows and Its Association with Other Welfare Indicators
High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
research The profile of steroid hormones in human fetal and adult ovaries
Fetal ovaries produce different hormones than adult ovaries, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect this process.
research Temporary Relocation during Rest Periods: Relocation Stress and Other Factors Influence Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Horses
Moving horses to new places can increase their stress levels, as shown by higher stress hormone in their hair.
research Simultaneous Determination of Selected Steroids with Neuroactive Effects in Human Serum by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine neuroactive steroids in small blood samples, helping to study brain diseases.
research Androgen Receptor Inhibitors in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: Efficacy and Safety Profiles of Clascoterone 1% Cream
Clascoterone 1% cream is a promising new treatment for acne.
research Transcriptome analysis reveals the genetic basis underlying the formation and seasonal changes of nuptial pads in Rana chensinensis
Nuptial pads in Chinese brown frogs change seasonally due to specific gene activity.