research Tissue insulin sensitivity and body weight in polycystic ovary syndrome
Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.
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research A new mutation resulting in the truncation of the TRAF6-interacting domain of XEDAR: a possible novel cause of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: Figure 1
A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
research Digit-length ratios (2D:4D) as a phenotypic indicator of in utero androgen exposure is not prognostic for androgenic alopecia: a descriptive-analytic study of 1200 Iranian men
Finger length ratios don't predict baldness in men.
research Kartagener Syndrome With Ectodermal Anomalies in An Adolescent Female: A Case Report
A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
research Ugreelig hår
A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
research Structure of human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene.
The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
research The mouse hairy ears mutation exhibits an extended growth (anagen) phase in hair follicles and altered Hoxc gene expression in the ears
The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
research PMON319 A Pure Androgen Secreting Adrenal - Cortical Tumor in a 13 Year Old Female
A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.
research Second-to-fourth digit ratio and seborrheic dermatitis in males: a cross-sectional study*
Finger length ratios might predict risk for skin condition in males.
research Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma with hair shaft fragments.
A rare ear cyst contained hair fragments.
research Insulin resistance and obesity among infertile women with different polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes
Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.
research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series
Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
research A rare case of woolly hair with unusual associations
The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
research Self-esteem and body image satisfaction in women with PCOS in the Middle East: Cross-sectional social media study
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
research MON-336 Ovaries Reveal Their Inner Testes
A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Insulin Resistance, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Polycystic Ovaries Associated with a Circulating Inhibitor of Postbinding Insulin Action
A circulating inhibitor caused insulin resistance, but clomiphene improved symptoms.
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.
research Retiform Sertoli-Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumour Presenting with Psammoma Bodies: A Rare Case Report
A rare ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery and chemotherapy.
research Pearly Pinna Papules in a Young Female
The young woman has a benign, hereditary skin condition with no signs of a more serious syndrome.
research [An infant with short stature and red cheeks (Rothmund-Thomson syndrome)].
The infant was diagnosed with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing various physical and developmental issues.
research Clinical characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome: investigating differences in White and South Asian women
South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.
research Circulating androgen regulation by androgen-catabolizing gut bacteria in male mouse gut
Certain gut bacteria can lower androgen levels in male mice.
research Sexual Function and Depressive Symptoms in Young Women With Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.
research A transient dermal niche and dual epidermal programs underlie sweat gland development
Sweat gland development involves two unique skin cell programs and a temporary skin environment.
research The clinical characteristics and etiological study of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Chinese women with PCOS.
Chinese women with PCOS and a BMI of 24 or higher should be screened for fatty liver disease.
research An Unusual Case of Diarrhea, Dysgeusia, and Grainy and Nodular Mucosa
A 78-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly after treatment and remains symptom-free.
research 5α-Reductase and 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Activity in Prepubertal Hispanic Girls with Premature Adrenarche
Enzyme activities do not cause early pubic hair in these girls.
research The impact of obesity on the folliculosebaceous unit
Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.
research Tumour development in Lynch syndrome : genes load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger?
Lifestyle factors like BMI at young adulthood can increase cancer risk in women with Lynch Syndrome, but diet and height don't seem to affect this risk.