research The Associations of Androgen-Related Genes CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 with Severe Acne Vulgaris in Patients from Southwest China
Certain gene variants are linked to severe acne, especially in males.
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research Split skin graft “from scalp to scalp” for repairing large surgical defects
Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
research An Elevated Tumor Marker and Adrenarche in a Child Using Lavender Oil
Lavender oil use in a child may be linked to early puberty signs and elevated tumor marker levels.
research Hiperandrogenismo tras la menopausia
A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
research Acne: Hormonal concepts and therapy
Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
research Current evaluation of amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.
research Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Treatment in Postmenopausal Women with Hyperandrogenism of Ovarian Origin
Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.
research Gene expression of type 2 17β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in scalp hairs of hirsute women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
research HORMONAL THERAPY IN DERMATOLOGY
Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome patients with high BMI tend to have functional disorders of androgen excess: a prospective study
Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
research The 5alpha-reductase type 1, but not type 2, gene is expressed in anagen hairs plucked from the vertex area of the scalp of hirsute women and normal individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research The secret identities of TMPRSS2: Fertility factor, virus trafficker, inflammation moderator, prostate protector and tumor suppressor
TMPRSS2 helps viruses enter cells and protects the prostate from inflammation-related cancer.
research Testosterone- and Cortisol-Secreting Adrenocortical Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
research New Criteria for the Clinical Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Risk of Overdiagnosis
Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
research Oral contraceptive pill (OCP) treatment alters the gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women compared to drug-naive PCOS women
Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
research Updates on Hirsutism: A Narrative Review
The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.
research Virilización y enfermedad metabólica en mujer postmenopáusica relacionado a hiperplasia e hipertecosis ovárica
Postmenopausal virilization can be caused by ovarian hyperthecosis, treatable with surgery.
research Evaluation of metabolic and hormonal parameters in women with PCOS living in Black Sea Region
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research Implications of Non-compliance in the Management of Chronic Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Non-compliance with PCOS medication worsens symptoms and highlights the need for better patient support and education.
research Idiopathic unilateral facial hirsutism
A woman had unusual hair growth on one side of her chin without a known cause.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia due to Ovarian Hyperandrogenemia Treated with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
Removing the ovaries can help treat hair loss caused by high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
research Definition criteria and diagnostic assessments
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Women with PCOS are much more likely to have sleep problems and should be checked for them.
research The SAHA Syndrome
SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
research Androgens induce sebaceous differentiation in sebocyte cells expressing a stable functional androgen receptor
Androgens cause oil-producing skin cells with androgen receptors to mature and produce more oil.
research Acne in hirsute women
Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
research Skin manifestations of hyperandrogenism: an update
Targeting androgen receptors in the skin is the most effective treatment for hyperandrogenism-related skin issues.
research Ayurvedic Approach to PCOS-A Critical Review
PCOS can be treated with Ayurvedic methods focusing on balancing body energies and improving digestion.
research The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.