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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch Acquired localized hypertrichosis.
A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
research Primary Essential Cutis Verticis Gyrata: A Case Report with a Review of Literature
Primary essential CVG is a rare, benign scalp condition with treatment focusing on symptom management and hygiene.
research A case of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in Turner′s syndrome and literature review
Routine genetic testing is crucial for early diagnosis and better management of Turner’s syndrome with 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research SUN-005 Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors
A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
research The multipotency of adult vibrissa follicle stem cells
Adult vibrissa follicle stem cells can regenerate hair follicles, glands, and skin.
research BIOACTIVE AND PERIPHERAL ANDROGENS IN PREPUBERTAL SIMPLE HYPERTRICHOSIS
Girls with prepubertal simple hypertrichosis have higher dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels.
research Expansion of specialized epidermis induced by hormonal state and mechanical strain
Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
research Acitretin: A good treatment option for hypertrophic lichen planus
Acitretin effectively treats severe hypertrophic lichen planus.
research The Clinical Differences on 2:4 Finger Ratios of the Hirsute Women
Women with excessive hair growth tend to have shorter index and ring fingers compared to others.
research Diffuse hypotrichosis from early childhood
The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
research Circle hairs involving the extremities in a young girl
Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
research Gender Differences in Cardiac Hypertrophy
Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.
research Leydig cell hyperplasia as a cause of virilization in a postmenopausal woman: A case report
Leydig cell hyperplasia can cause virilization in postmenopausal women and is treatable with surgery.
research Histological and Gene Expression Analysis of the Effects of Menopause Status and Hormone Therapy on the Vaginal Introitus and Labia Majora
Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
research Suety and Spreading-Stromal Hyperplasia and Hyperthecosis Ovary
These ovarian conditions cause high testosterone levels.
research Alopecia in congenital hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia responding to treatment with a combination of topical minoxidil and tretinoin
Hair loss in Clouston's syndrome improved with minoxidil and tretinoin treatment.
research A case of finasteride-induced hyperplasia of mammary glands
research Hyperandrogenism in post-menopausal women: a diagnosis challenge
A woman had high testosterone due to an ovarian issue, which was fixed with surgery.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in a 62-year-old woman presenting with hyperandrogenism and elevated testosterone
Early diagnosis and surgery can improve symptoms of ovarian hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women.
research The role of pre-operative androgen stimulation in hypospadias surgery.
Pre-operative hormone treatment for hypospadias surgery might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Keloids in male genitalia—Systematic review and illustrative case report
Keloids on the penis are rare, often triggered by circumcision, and rarely recur after surgery.
research Histopathology of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
research Visual Vignette
A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.
research Clouston syndrome associated with eccrine syringofibroadenoma
Clouston Syndrome can be linked to rare sweat gland tumors.
research Follicle architecture and innervation of functionally distinct rat vibrissae
Rat vibrissae structure relates to their sensory function.
research DIFFERENT HORMONAL PATTERNS IN PREP'UBERTAL HYPERTRICHOSIS
research Sebaceous glands changes following topical application of citral
Citral increases sebaceous gland activity in male rats.
research Discriminating between virilizing ovary tumors and ovary hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women: clinical data, hormonal profiles and image studies
The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.
research Androgen-induced norepinephrine release in male accessory sex organ smooth muscle growth and differentiation
Androgens increase norepinephrine release, promoting smooth muscle growth in male sex organs, which may contribute to benign prostatic hypertrophy.