research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
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research Hirsutism in the Adolescent Female
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research A case of androgen-secreting adrenal carcinoma with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia
A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.
research Chronic tophaceous gout secondary to self-induced vomiting in anorexia nervosa
A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.
research Sexual function in women with androgen excess disorders: classic forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.
research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
research 263 (-)-cannabidiol differentially influences hair growth
CBD can either promote or inhibit hair growth depending on the concentration used.
research A Teenage Girl with Unexpected Pubertal Changes
The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Non-classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Presenting With Severe Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
research PSAT001 A Case of Ectopic Cushing's Syndrome Complicated by COVID-19 Infection
A woman with ectopic Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 passed away despite treatment.
research Study on Changes of 19 Steroids in Plasma From 9 Diagnosed Patients With P450 Oxidoreductase Deficiency
Certain hormone levels can help diagnose P450 oxidoreductase deficiency.
research Post Menopausal Hyperandrogenism: A Case of a Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
research SAT-LB2 Elevated Testosterone Secondary to Leydig Cell Hyperplasia in Bilateral Ovaries
A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
research Epicardial fat thickness in children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and more heart and blood vessel risk factors, especially if their condition is not well-controlled.
research 264 CCR5 blockade shows prevention of alopecia areata development as well as improvement of alopecia areata
Blocking CCR5 can prevent and improve hair loss in alopecia areata.
research 265 Loss of Langerhans cells in scar lesion of lichen planopilaris is caused by downregulation of integrin αvβ6 in the epidermal keratinocytes
Scarred skin in lichen planopilaris loses immune cells due to a decrease in a specific protein in skin cells.
research 266 Glycogen metabolism and Cori cycle in human hair follicles
Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.
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research Iatrogenic androgen and estrogen excess in a postmenopausal woman presenting with facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism
A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
research Androgenetic alopecia as a cardiovascular risk factor
Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
research 258 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibition attenuates the adverse effects of glucocorticoids on dermal papilla cells
Blocking a specific enzyme can reduce the negative impact of stress hormones on hair growth cells.
research Predstanormix Duo – a new domestic combination drug for the treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction symptoms associated with BPH.
Predstanormix Duo is a safe and effective new drug for treating urinary symptoms from BPH.
research Short‐Term, Low‐Dose Spironolactone for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—A Systematic Review
Spironolactone and metformin work similarly for PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Delphi Consensus on Attenuated Androgen Use for Long‐Term Prophylaxis in Hereditary Angioedema: AURA Project
The consensus provides guidelines for safely stopping danazol in hereditary angioedema treatment.
research Nurses' Drug Alert
Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
research Virilizing adrenocortical tumor: a case report
The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.
research Calcitriol and Alopecia—Is it the Hair Apparent?
research Trilostane treatment of 78 dogs with pituitary‐dependent hyperadrenocorticism
Trilostane effectively improved symptoms in dogs with a certain adrenal gland disorder.
research ODP056 The Treatment of Opioid Addiction Leading to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
research 1406 DETECTION OF MEMBRANE ANDROGEN-BINDING SITE IN LIVING RAT PROSTATE AND EVALUATION OF ITS ROLE IN PROSTATE BLOOD FLOW REGULATION
The research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.