research Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly
Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
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research Cutaneous alternariosis in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
research Effects of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on circulating androgens and gonadotropin secretion in hirsute women.
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
research Minoxidil in Breast Milk
Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.
research Body image, personality profiles and alexithymia in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.
research Is acne a sign of androgen excess disorder or not?
Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.
research Interventions for female pattern hair loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Metabolic syndrome in Greek women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, characteristics and associations with body mass index. A prospective controlled study
Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.
research High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels and its relationship with components of polycystic ovary syndrome in Indian adolescent women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Higher hs-CRP levels in Indian adolescent women with PCOS are more related to BMI than PCOS itself.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
research Current evaluation of amenorrhea
Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Decreased lipin 1β expression in visceral adipose tissue is associated with insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome
Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research A variant of the glucocorticoid receptor gene is not associated with adrenal androgen excess in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Metformin improved health-related quality of life in ethnic Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.
research Topical absorption and systemic toxicity
Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
research Epidemiologic Study ofMalasseziaYeasts in Patients withMalasseziaFolliculitis by 26S rDNA PCR-RFLP Analysis
M. restricta may cause Malassezia folliculitis, especially in teens and twenties.
research A Rational Approach to the Treatment of Vitiligo and Other Hypomelanoses
Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
research Impact of Treatment with Rosiglitazone or Metformin on Biomarkers for Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.
research Systemic causes of hair loss
The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
research Low Starch/Low Dairy Diet Results in Successful Treatment of Obesity and Co- Morbidities Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.
research Expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with adiposity
Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
research Low-dose (2.5 mg/day) finasteride treatment in hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
research Elevated fasting insulin is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
research AKR1D1 regulates glucocorticoid availability and glucocorticoid receptor activation in human hepatoma cells
AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.
research Prevalence of dermatologic manifestations and metabolic biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in north China
Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Medically Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
research No metabolic impact of surgical normalization of hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women with ovarian androgen-secreting tumours
Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
research The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in females with resistant acne vulgaris
Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
research Increased Insulin Sensitivity by Metformin Enhances Intense-Pulsed-Light-Assisted Hair Removal in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.