research Pathogenesis and causes of hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
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research An Adult With Hair Loss! a Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (3β HSD) Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research 519 Design of a new molecule proven to be safe and effective for topical depigmenting and antiaging method
A new molecule was found to be a safe and effective skin lightener and anti-aging product.
research Effect of hypochromotrichia on hair copper and zinc during kwashiorkor
Malnutrition can change hair color due to altered copper and zinc levels.
research Multiple, hereditary dome-shaped papules and acrochordons. Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
research Relationship of Hair Cortisol Concentration With Perceived and Somatic Stress Indices: Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Hair cortisol concentration may reflect some physiological stress but doesn't strongly correlate with perceived stress.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis With Alopecia and Photophobia
Two boys had a rare skin condition needing to be differentiated from similar disorders, with unclear inheritance due to few cases.
research Questions and Answers
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments and that adequate calcium intake may prevent osteoporosis.
research Pigmented Rings With Central Clearing: A Dermoscopic Feature of Melasma
Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
research Frozen Glove Therapy for Docetaxel-Induced Hand Problems May Not Fit All
Wearing a frozen glove during chemotherapy can reduce nail and skin problems but may not be comfortable for everyone.
research Comparative dermatology—canine endocrine dermatoses
Endocrine diseases in dogs often cause skin problems, with hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism being common and leading to hair loss and infections.
research Hyperpigmentation in a child as a clue to chikungunya
Chikungunya can cause hyperpigmentation in children and should be considered in diagnosis.
research The Quantification of Terminal Hair by Digital Microscopy: Advancements Towards a More Objective Diagnosis of Hirsutism
Digital microscopy can help diagnose hirsutism by measuring hair growth.
research Follicular Neutrophilic Inflammation (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.
research 1436 Lesional skin histology in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome: A single center 10-year experience of 37 patients
Interface dermatitis is the most common skin change in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
research 0955 Selective BET inhibition as potential hidradenitis suppurativa treatment
research Physiological changes in the skin during pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
research Unusual presentation with polymenorrhagia and markedly high 17-hydroxy progesterone levels in a lady with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
A woman with non-classic CAH had unusual heavy periods and high hormone levels, improved with treatment.
research [Hirsutism].
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
research Risk factors for sebaceous gland diseases and their relationship to gastrointestinal dysfunction in Han adolescents
Gastrointestinal issues are important risk factors for sebaceous gland diseases in Han adolescents.
research The Chronic Thermal Stress Model of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Unified Environmental–Vascular–Molecular Hypothesis
DHT increases scalp heat, causing hair loss.
research Dermal white adipose tissue: a new component of the thermogenic response
Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research Traumatic panniculitis with localized hypertrichosis: Two new cases and considerations
Traumatic panniculitis can cause increased hair growth in affected areas.
research Excessive hair growth around local β‐interferon injection sites for malignant melanoma
β-interferon injections for melanoma can cause excessive hair growth at the injection sites.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.
research Role of Dermal Melanocytes in Cutaneous Pigmentation of Stasis Dermatitis
Melanin and melanocytes contribute to the brown pigmentation in stasis dermatitis.
research Study of cutaneous manifestations in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome attending a tertiary care centre
Women with PCOS often have acne, obesity, and excess hair, especially on the chin and upper lip.
research Cutaneous microbial biofilm formation as an underlying cause of red scrotum syndrome
Microbial biofilms may cause red scrotum syndrome.
research The Interaction of Hair Fibers with Alkali Bromide Solutions
Hair absorbs alkali bromide salts and water, affecting its structure, with absorption decreasing at higher temperatures.