research White piedra: molecular identification of Trichosporon inkin in members of the same family
A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
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research Role of caffeine in the management of androgenetic alopecia
Caffeine may help hair growth in hereditary hair loss.
research Creatine phosphokinase levels and isotretinoin therapy
Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.
research Variation in male sex hormone levels among the pattern subtypes of hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Different hair loss patterns may be linked to varying male hormone levels.
research Hair Cortisol and Cushing's Disease
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome with a Novel Mutation in the FLCN Gene
A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
research Case Report: ACTH- and CRH-secreting pheochromocytoma as a very rare cause of ectopic Cushing syndrome
A rare tumor caused unusual hormone production leading to Cushing syndrome.
research 5116 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
research Hereditary 1,25‐Dihydroxyvitamin D–Resistant Rickets Due to an Opal Mutation Causing Premature Termination of the Vitamin D Receptor
A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss.
research Blood pressure levels in women with androgenetic alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.
research Alopecia with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia linked to an adrenal tumor: a case report
Adrenal tumors can cause hair loss and high testosterone in women.
research Clinical and Hormonal Evaluation of Androgen Excess
Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Hyperadrenocorticism (Hyperadrenocorticoidism, Hyperadrenocorticalism, Cushing’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome)
Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
research Adams–Oliver syndrome: new evidence in variable expressivity?
The clinical signs of Adams-Oliver syndrome can vary greatly, even among family members.
research Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS)
The document reports three sisters with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome showing typical symptoms and unusual gynecological anomalies.
research Inheritance-Specific Dysregulation of Th1- and Th17-Associated Cytokines in Alopecia Areata
Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
research Current and future perspectives on clinical management of classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.
research De novo variation in ARID1B gene causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 in a Chinese family with excessive early-onset high myopia
A new ARID1B gene variation causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 and early high myopia in a Chinese family.
research Estimation of serum aldosterone, free testosterone and DHEA-S and scalp androgen and aldosterone receptors in female androgenetic alopecia. Is the mystery solved?
High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
research Phenotypic Heterogeneity in 5 Japanese Patients with an Identical Point Mutation in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in a 62-year-old woman presenting with hyperandrogenism and elevated testosterone
Early diagnosis and surgery can improve symptoms of ovarian hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women.
research Calcitriol-Resistant Rickets With Alopecia
Calcitriol-resistant rickets is an inherited disorder that affects hair growth and causes hair loss.
research MON-024 Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified; A Rare Case of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high male hormone levels, but surgery fixed it.
research Bilateral ovarian steroid cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman with progressive hyperandrogenism
Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
research ALX4-related frontonasal dysplasia sequence presenting with alopecia in a 12 year old girl
A 12-year-old girl's hair loss was linked to a rare genetic condition called ALX4-related frontonasal dysplasia.
research Androgenic alopecia associated with the HSD3B1 (1245a>c) in overweight women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
The HSD3B1 variant increases hair loss risk in overweight women with PCOS.
research Trilostane treatment of a dog with functional adrenocortical neoplasia
Trilostane helped a dog with an adrenal tumor feel better and stay healthy.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor and hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.