research Androgenetic alopecia: An autosomal dominant disorder
Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
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research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Recommendations for treatment of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH): An update
The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
research Acne severity and the Global Acne Grading System in polycystic ovary syndrome
Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women
Treat hirsutism in premenopausal women with oral contraceptives and consider additional treatments if needed.
research Female Androgenic Alopecia
Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
research Female androgenic alopecia. The 3 alpha,17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide/sex hormone binding globulin ratio as a possible marker for female pattern baldness
Women with more 3α,17β-androstanediol glucuronide compared to sex hormone binding globulin are more likely to have female pattern baldness.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and acne.
Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
research Generalised Glucocorticoid Resistance
Generalized glucocorticoid resistance causes hormone imbalances and varied symptoms due to gene mutations.
research Acne Vulgaris with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Case Report
Acne and PCOS are linked due to hormonal imbalances and metabolic issues.
research Management of “hyperandrogenism” confounded by dermatology biotin prescriptions
Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
research LBODP010 A Case of Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome
The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
research Acne-Associated Syndromes
Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
research Μελέτη του επιπολασμού της υπερανδρογοναιμίας σε Ελληνίδες γυναίκες με σύνδρομο πολυκυστικών ωοθηκών με βάση τα δύο διαφορετικά κριτήρια διάγνωσης (NIH 1990, Rotterdam 2004)
Accurate diagnosis of PCOS requires comprehensive androgen measurement.
research New onset of alopecia in a young woman with end-stage renal disease
A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
research Children and the Quality of Ambulatory Care
Children receive less than half of recommended health care, and routine hormonal testing for female-pattern hair loss is unnecessary without other androgen excess symptoms.
research Disorders of the pilosebaceous unit: hirsutism and androgenic alopecia
Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
research Androstenedione
Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
research A comparative analysis of three explanatory models of mental disorder and a preferred focus of explanation
Steroid cell tumors in the ovary are rare, can produce testosterone causing symptoms, and are mainly treated with surgery.
research ROLLED HAIRS AND HYPERTRICHOSIS
A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
research Hair and scalp disorders
Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
research Activated Kras Alters Epidermal Homeostasis of Mouse Skin, Resulting in Redundant Skin and Defective Hair Cycling
Activating Kras in mouse skin causes excess skin and hair loss.
research Lack of effect of spironolactone on hair shaft diameter in hirsute females
Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.
research Characteristics of Hypertrichosis Induced by 24-week Low-dose (5 mg Daily) Oral Minoxidil in Male Pattern Hair Loss Treatment
Low-dose oral minoxidil often causes excess hair growth but doesn't significantly affect quality of life.
research Growth Hormone and the Human Hair Follicle
Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
research Iatrogenic androgen and estrogen excess in a postmenopausal woman presenting with facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism
A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
research The Stability of Vitamin A-induced Metaplasia of Mouse Vibrissa Follicles In Vitro
Excess vitamin A causes lasting gland changes in mouse hair follicles.
research The influence of sebaceous content on the performance of nanosystems designed for the treatment of follicular diseases
Excess sebum reduces the effectiveness of nanosystems for treating hair follicle conditions.
research Skin manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS can cause excess hair growth, oily skin, hair loss, acne, and dark skin patches.