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The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
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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 Urinary steroid metabolome shows adrenal, gonadal, and neuroactive steroid dysregulation in adolescents with depression
Depressed teens have different steroid levels in urine, which may help identify and treat them.
research Correlation between increased total serum IgE levels and clinical features in alopecia areata patients
Higher IgE levels may play a role in alopecia areata, especially in males, children, and severe cases.
research Beta-trace protein in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and Guillain-Barré syndrome – clinical utilization and a new insight into pathophysiological mechanisms
Beta-trace protein may help diagnose and predict treatment response in certain nerve disorders.
research 7410 Bevacizumab Induced Hypothyroidism
Bevacizumab may worsen hypothyroidism, so thyroid function should be monitored during treatment.
research Diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome: an update
PCOS is managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and a healthy diet.
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 Comparing Current Therapeutic Modalities of Androgenic Alopecia: A Literature Review of Clinical Trials
Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
research Adrenal Mass in a 70-Year-Old Woman
A 70-year-old woman with a malignant adrenal tumor improved after surgery and radiotherapy.
research Bullous pyoderma gangrenosum occurring on a cesarean section scar
Bullous pyoderma gangrenosum can develop on cesarean scars and may require steroids for treatment.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Virilización y enfermedad metabólica en mujer postmenopáusica relacionado a hiperplasia e hipertecosis ovárica
Postmenopausal virilization can be caused by ovarian hyperthecosis, treatable with surgery.
research Features of hyperandrogenism in men
Androgen levels can increase at any age, affecting symptoms like acne, hair loss, and prostate size.
research The effects of methylated flavonoids on depression-like activity and pro-inflammatory cytokine thresholds in mice induced by repeated finasteride administration
Methylated flavonoids may effectively reduce depression and inflammation caused by finasteride.
research Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A descriptive cross sectional study
42% of SLE patients had thyroid issues, mostly hypothyroidism.
research Case 5: A Very Tall 7-year-old Boy with Medulloblastoma
A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
research Systemic retinoids and thyrotoxicosis in (Multi) nodular goiter: Side effect or coincidence?
Retinoids might cause temporary hyperthyroidism in some patients.
research Author response: Human biallelic MFN2 mutations induce mitochondrial dysfunction, upper body adipose hyperplasia, and suppression of leptin expression
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU EAT DURING STRESS: AN ISOTOPIC EVALUATION OF HUMAN HAIR FROM BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO
Changes in δ¹⁵N values in hair can indicate stress or health issues.
research Androgenic alopecia in postmenopausal ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.
research [Anejaculation caused by haemosiderosis: male infertility in hereditary haemochromatosis].
Early diagnosis and treatment of haemochromatosis are crucial for reversing organ damage and improving fertility.
research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research [Successful treatment of "steroid-immunosuppressant resistant" polymyositis with immunoadsorption].
Immunoadsorption successfully treated a man's resistant polymyositis.
research Changes in immune status parameters in patients with alopecia areata undergoing combined therapy
Combined therapy reduces inflammation and restores immune balance in alopecia areata patients.
research Hormonal Profile and Anthropometric Indices As Determinants of Metabolic Risk in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Observational Study
Women with PCOS have hormonal imbalances and increased central obesity, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
research Bilateral ovarian steroid cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman with progressive hyperandrogenism
Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
research A Survey of Women Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)
Early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing PCOD.
research Minimal Incision Lateral Temporal Brow lift: An Evaluation Study
The technique is practical and safe but needs more research for long-term benefits.