research Becker's nevus associated with chromosomal mosaicism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia
High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Cutaneous Retinoic Acid Levels Determine Hair Follicle Development and Downgrowth
The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
research Female pattern hair loss, sebum excretion and the end-organ response to androgens
Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.
research Vitamin D‐dependent rickets Type II with alopecia: two case reports and review of the literature
Vitamin D-dependent rickets Type II causes bone problems and hair loss, and doesn't improve with Vitamin D treatment.
research Hepatotoxicity with low- and ultralow-dose flutamide: a surveillance study on 203 hyperandrogenic young females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research Unchanged androgen-binding properties of sex hormone-binding globulin in male patients with liver cirrhosis
SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.
research Incidence of Increased Androgen Levels in Patients Suffering from Acne
Many acne patients have high androgen levels, which may lead to PCOD, but treatments like oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can help.
research Cystathionine β‐synthase‐deficient mice thrive on a low‐methionine diet
Mice with CBS deficiency are healthier on a low-methionine diet.
research A Successfully Treated Case of Criminal Thallium Poisoning
A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
research Ingestion of a dietary supplement resulting in selenium toxicity
Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.
research Olanzapine counteracts stress-induced anxiety-like behavior in rats
Olanzapine reduces stress-related anxiety in rats when given acutely.
research Seasonal fiber growth cycles of ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) and long‐term effects of melatonin treatment
Melatonin treatment made ferrets grow their fur earlier and affected their breeding time.
research Overexpression of the 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO) in the hippocampal dentate gyrus produced anxiolytic and antidepressant-like behavioural effects
Increasing TSPO in the brain reduces anxiety and depression.
research Reactivation of autoimmune hepatitis during budesonide monotherapy, and response to standard treatment
Budesonide alone is less effective than standard treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.
research Cardioprotective effect of royal jelly on paclitaxel-induced cardio-toxicity in rats.
Royal jelly can protect the heart from damage caused by paclitaxel.
research Hair cortisol in drug-naïve first-episode individuals with psychosis
First-episode psychosis patients have higher hair cortisol levels, indicating early stress response issues.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research The Success of Thread-embedding Therapy in Generating Hair Re-growth in Mice Points to Its Possibly Having a Similar Effect in Humans
Thread-embedding therapy helped hair grow back in mice and might do the same in humans.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women
Treat hirsutism in premenopausal women with oral contraceptives and consider additional treatments if needed.
research Hyperandrogenemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, characteristics and association with body mass index
High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
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 use of dihydroxyacetone for photoprotection in variegate porphyria
Dihydroxyacetone in self-tanning lotion helped reduce sun-related skin issues in a woman with variegate porphyria.
research Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women and Its Male Equivalent
High AMH levels are linked to PCOS in women and may have a male equivalent with similar traits.
research Ovarian morphology is associated with insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross sectional study
Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Possible involvement of 5α-reduced neurosteroids in adrenergic and serotonergic stimulation of GFAP gene expression in rat C6 glioma cells
5α-reduced neurosteroids may help regulate glial cell differentiation.
research Androgenetic alopecia in a postmenopausal woman as a result of ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.
research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica‐like Eruption in an Infant with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia
A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
research Successful Treatment of Hirsutism in HAIR-AN Syndrome Using Flutamide, Spironolactone, and Birth Control Therapy
The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescents
PCOS in teens causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and can lead to infertility and other health issues.
research Is idiopathic hirsutism idiopathic?
Idiopathic hirsutism may be linked to increased enzyme activity.