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.
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research Attenuation of Autoimmune Phenomena in a Patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1
The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Clinical analysis of 78 patients with non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Low-dose glucocorticoid treatment improves pregnancy and birth rates in women with nonclassical 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Gender Differences in the Regulation of Blood Pressure
Men generally have higher blood pressure than premenopausal women, but postmenopausal women's blood pressure can surpass men's, and hormone therapy doesn't significantly help.
research Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a patient with hirsutism
A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use
Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
research Virilising ovarian tumour in a woman with an adrenal nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
research An adolescent girl with coexisting ovarian mature cystic teratoma and HAIR-AN syndrome, an extreme subtype of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Spontaneous hair hyperpigmentation in response to vitamin intake in pregnancy—A clue for homocystinuria
Taking vitamin B6 corrected a pregnant woman's metabolic disorder, which changed her hair color.
research Rickets with Alopecia Signals Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research What should be kept in mind when treating acne with oral contraceptives? Narrative review
Oral contraceptives can effectively treat acne by reducing oil production.
research Insulin Resistance in Patients with Androgenic Alpoecia”
Insulin resistance may contribute to hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
research Premature pubarche during minipuberty – literature review and two case reports
Isolated pubic hair in infants is usually harmless and resolves on its own.
research A benign cause of hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman
A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
research Acanthosis Nigricans during an HAIR-AN syndrome: "The Tree That Hides the Forest"
The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
research The pathogenesis of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
research The murine hair follicle is a melatonin target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
research Adenosine A2B receptor: A pathogenic factor and a therapeutic target for sensorineural hearing loss
Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.
research Personalized Medicine in the Field of Inflammatory Skin Disorders
Personalized medicine is important for treating skin disorders, with new treatments and connections to hormones and genetics being explored.
research A prospective study of the prevalence of clear-cut endocrine disorders and polycystic ovaries in 350 patients presenting with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
research The effects of oestrogens on linear bone growth
Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.
research Lugol's solution-induced painless thyroiditis
Lugol's solution can cause thyroid problems if used long-term for non-approved reasons.
research Androgenic Efficacy and Mechanism of Glycosides-Based Standardized Fenugreek Seeds Extract Through Aromatase And 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibition
Fenugreek seed extract boosts testosterone and improves male reproductive health without heart side effects.
research Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia mice and is associated with coordinated changes in local steroid metabolism, ESR1 activation, and keratin-related follicular responses
Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide helps hair regrowth in hair loss mice by affecting local steroid metabolism and hair follicle responses.
research Role of Metformin in Acanthosis Nigricans
Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
research Comparative Study of Myocardial Biomarkers Among Women with and Without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Pcos) in Nigeria
Women with PCOS in Nigeria have higher heart risk markers, needing early heart health checks.