research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC UTILITY OF GONADOTROPHIN-RELEASING HORMONE AGONIST IN POSTMENOPAUSAL HYPERANDROGENISM OF OVARIAN ORIGIN
GnRH agonist effectively diagnoses and treats postmenopausal hyperandrogenism from ovarian sources.
research SAT-358 Hypercalcemia-Induced Altered Mental Status as the Primary Manifestation of Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
An 87-year-old man showed unusual signs of Hodgkin lymphoma, primarily high calcium levels, which improved after treatment and revealed the disease.
research The management of hirsutism
The document helps doctors recognize and treat excessive hair growth in women.
research The Case Files
Thyroid storm is hard to diagnose due to vague symptoms but needs urgent attention.
research Actions of isotretinoin and etretinate on the pilosebaceous unit
Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
research Consensus on the treatment of alopecia areata – Brazilian Society of Dermatology
Tailored treatments for alopecia areata are recommended based on severity and patient needs.
research The Search for the Causes of Common Hyperandrogenism, 1965 to Circa 2015
Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
research Correlation between Clinical Features, Biochemical Parameters, and Histopathological Findings in Women with Patterned Baldness: A Study from North India.
Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
research Concurrent autoimmune and endocrine dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome
Autoimmune markers may help diagnose and manage PCOS.
research Understanding, recognizing, and managing toxicities of targeted anticancer therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
research Dermatologic Changes in Experimental Model of Long COVID
Mice with a virus similar to COVID-19 had skin damage, but a special treatment helped repair it.
research Non‐biologic immunosuppressive drugs for inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases
Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
research An early diagnosis of trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1: a case report and a review of literature
Early diagnosis of Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 is crucial for treatment and was achieved through clinical examination and family history.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome patients with high BMI tend to have functional disorders of androgen excess: a prospective study
Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
research Simultaneous quantitation of nine hydroxy-androgens and their conjugates in human serum by stable isotope dilution liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
research FASCE, the benefit of spironolactone for treating acne in women: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
research Body Composition and Characterization of Skinfold Thicknesses from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes. A Preliminar Case-Control Study
Women with PCOS have higher body fat and skinfold thickness, especially in the H-O-POM phenotype.
research Social rejection in minority groups and its impact on current and future mental health: a study in transgender people
Social rejection can harm long-term mental health in transgender individuals.
research Skin as a Metabolic Organ: Dermatologic Markers of Morbid Obesity and Their Role in Risk Stratification and Treatment Monitoring
Skin changes in obesity can indicate metabolic issues but aren't reliable for assessing risk or monitoring treatment.
research Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism of ovarian origin
Postmenopausal women with excess male hormones may have ovarian tumors, and surgery usually cures them.
research Identification of a Rare Variant in the SRD5A2 Gene in Siblings With 46,XY Disorders of Sexual Development
A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
research Acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance and cutaneous virilism
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
research Analysing the dynamics of a model for alopecia areata as an autoimmune disorder of hair follicle cycling
The model helps understand and improve treatments for alopecia areata by simulating hair growth and immune cell interactions.
research A study to assess the co-morbidities and complications of polycystic ovarian syndrome
The study found that heart disease is common in people with PCOS and that being overweight is a major risk factor; lifestyle changes and medication are important for management.
research Association between non-scarring alopecia and hypothyroidism: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study
The study found that alopecia areata and hypothyroidism increase the risk of each other, but androgenetic alopecia and hypothyroidism do not.
research The genetic link between thyroid dysfunction and alopecia areata: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Thyroid issues can cause alopecia areata.
research Adverse events of the thyroid peroxidase inhibitor methimazole in the treatment of hyperthyroidism: a comprehensive analysis from the first quarter of 2004 to the first quarter of 2025
Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
research Postmenopausal ovarian hyperandrogenism of surgically treated patients: a case report and scoping review with individual patient’s data analysis
Biochemical markers help diagnose ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women.
research Melatonin’s effect on hair follicles in a goat (Capra hircus) animal model
Melatonin improved secondary hair growth in goats but didn't affect primary hair density or litter size.