May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
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January 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” Patients treated with long-term intralesional corticosteroids for alopecia areata should be monitored for bone density changes and advised on osteoporosis prevention.
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
January 2009 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” The P133R mutation in AKR1D1 enzyme causes harmful bile acid buildup, explaining related health issues.
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September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone may effectively treat female hair loss, especially with hyperandrogenism signs.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
July 2024 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.
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February 1975 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Minoxidil boosts plasma renin activity, influenced by control plasma renin activity and changes in sympathetic tone.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.
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January 1991 in “PubMed” Glucocorticoid treatment improved symptoms in a girl with Satoyoshi disease.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology” PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne with minimal side effects.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.
February 2025 in “East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences” Higher testosterone and DHEA-S levels may be linked to male pattern baldness.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
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November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Endocrine diseases in children can cause various skin and hair changes.
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July 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
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October 2002 in “The FASEB Journal” Heart-specific steroid metabolism is crucial in cardiac hypertrophy.
November 2023 in “Ibrahim Cardiac Medical Journal” Alopecia areata patients are more likely to have thyroid disorders than healthy individuals.
July 2018 in “Kidney international” Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.
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August 2011 in “Revista Medica De Chile” A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
January 2025 in “Digital Commons - Gardner-Webb University (Gardner–Webb University)” Abusing anabolic steroids can cause serious health problems despite short-term muscle gains.