16 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.
13 citations
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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
7 citations
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October 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses” Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Careful dosing and monitoring are crucial to prevent adrenal insufficiency when using ketoconazole for Cushing's disease.
August 2025 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Prednisolone treatment improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
July 2017 in “Contemporary Endocrinology” The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.
24 citations
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May 1951 in “Endocrinology” Adrenocorticotropic hormone inhibits growth and affects body composition in male rats.
30 citations
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February 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss was initially mistaken for a common hair loss condition but was later found to be caused by breast cancer cells in her scalp.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Differentiating PCOS from NCAH helps improve diagnosis and treatment.
3 citations
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January 1988 in “PubMed” The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Calretinin can help identify certain skin structures and tumors.
June 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
October 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 86-year-old man with prostate cancer was diagnosed with a rare, low-grade breast cancer and underwent surgery but declined additional hormone therapy.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
42 citations
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April 2013 in “Steroids” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.
2 citations
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July 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoblastic carcinoma may be a distinct type of skin cancer different from basal cell carcinoma.
16 citations
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December 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman died from cancer that spread from a long-standing cyst on her abdomen.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.
October 2024 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
February 2025 in “La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica” The boy's Cushing's Disease was treated successfully, but he developed growth hormone deficiency.
5 citations
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” Higher CRHR1 levels in AA patients lead to increased inflammation.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Children and adults with Cushing's disease show different symptoms and males have more severe cases; surgery outcomes can be predicted by certain factors.
April 2026 in “BMJ Case Reports” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone in women and are treated by removing the ovaries.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
18 citations
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.
23 citations
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.