research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
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690-720 / 1000+ resultsresearch SAT-288 Successful Virilization of a PAIS Patient with a Missense Mutation In The Ligand-binding Domain Of The Androgen Receptor with Combined High-dose Testosterone and Aromatase Inhibitor
A 12-year-old boy with PAIS successfully developed male characteristics using high-dose testosterone and anastrozole.
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 Clouston’s syndrome: a rare case report
Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.
research A case of severe hyperandrogenism, acanthosis nigricans and overt diabetes: the use of non-invasive methods for diagnosis, pathogenesis and management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
research Effects of Intramuscular Testosterone Undecanoate on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in Female-to-Male Transsexuals
Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.
research 9 Diagnosis and therapy of hyperandrogenism
Most women with too much androgens have PCOS, which can be managed with birth control pills, medication for hair growth, and fertility treatments, and losing weight helps too.
research Hirsutism or Hyperandrogenemia, Which is More Noteworthy for Adolescent Girls with Irregular Menses? A Case–Control Study Based on an Epidemiological Survey
Hyperandrogenemia is more significant for adolescent girls with irregular menses.
research Expansion of specialized epidermis induced by hormonal state and mechanical strain
Nipple area expansion in mice needs both pregnancy hormones and mechanical strain.
research Serum AMH levels in the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenemic conditions
Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.
research A rare clinical image of hypertrichosis (Werewolf syndrome)
Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Topical Minoxidil
A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
research Hairy Pinnae after Orchiectomy and Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer: Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis of the Ears
A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.
research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
research A Case of Virilizing Brenner Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman With Stromal Androgenic Activity
A postmenopausal woman's hormone imbalance and symptoms improved after removing benign ovarian tumors.
research Clinicopathologic Case 2: Multiple Intraoral White Lesions in a 55-year-old Female
The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
research Testosterone replacement in 49,XXXXY syndrome: andrological, metabolic and neurological aspects
Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.
research Lip feminization: A review
Lip feminization is important for transgender women, requiring personalized approaches and expert consultation for best results.
research An Updated Clinico-investigative Approach to Diagnosis of Cutaneous Hyperandrogenism in relation to adult female acne, female pattern alopecia & hirsutism a primer for dermatologists
New methods help diagnose skin conditions caused by too much male hormone in women, like acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
research Endocrine abnormalities in ring chromosome 11: a case report and review of the literature
Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
research Outcome domains in lichen sclerosus
Lichen Sclerosus causes itching, pain, and potential complications in the genital area.
research Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research Iatrogenic cushing’s syndrome post intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in oral submucous fibrosis: 2 case reports
Two patients treated with TAC for mouth fibrosis improved but developed Cushing's Syndrome symptoms.
research Rare Case of Cutis Vertex Gyrata
A 21-year-old male has a rare scalp condition with excessive skin folds.
research 3 alpha, 17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide in plasma. A marker of androgen action in idiopathic hirsutism.
High levels of 3 alpha-diol glucuronide in the blood are a marker of increased androgen action in women with excessive hair growth of unknown cause.
research Effects of pre- and post-pubertal dihydrotestosterone treatment on penile length in 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency
Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.
research MP66-17 CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF BILATERAL ORCHIECTOMY IN REDUCING ANTI-ANDROGENS IN TRANSGENDER FEMALES
Bilateral Orchiectomy effectively reduces the need for anti-androgen medication in most transgender females.
research The correlation between thyroid hormones, reproductive hormones, body mass index (BMI) and hirsute in Iraqi women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Thyroid and reproductive hormones, BMI, and excess hair are linked in Iraqi women with PCOS.
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research Iraqi Women with Hirsutism, Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics: Retrospective Study
Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.