research Virilizing Adrenocortical Oncocytoma in a Child: A Case Report
A rare adrenal tumor in a 14-year-old girl caused male-like symptoms and was successfully removed.
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research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
research Hormonal and Genetic Etiology of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
research Homozygous Dominant Missense Mutation in Keratin 17 Leads to Alopecia in Addition to Severe Pachyonychia Congenita
A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
research Becker's nevus associated with chromosomal mosaicism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia
High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
research P-12 ACTH-INDEPENDENT CUSHING SYNDROME WITH INCONCLUSIVE ADRENAL CT SCAN RESULTS
Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
research Adrenocortical tumor in 20 months old female
A 20-month-old girl had a rare adrenal tumor removed successfully, with no recurrence for 10 years.
research Olmsted Syndrome Caused by a Homozygous Recessive Mutation in TRPV3
Olmsted syndrome can be inherited as an autosomal recessive trait due to a rare TRPV3 gene mutation.
research Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency and Androgen Activation Before and After Puberty
In STSD patients, the body compensates for low androgen levels by increasing another enzyme's activity.
research Hyperandrogenism-insulin resistance-acanthosis nigricans syndrome with PCOS and Hashimoto's thyroiditis: case report
A patient with HAIR-AN syndrome, PCOS, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis improved with early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health problems.
research Expression of AKT1 along with AKT2 in granulosa-lutein cells of hyperandrogenic PCOS patients
The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.
research Loose anagen syndrome in one identical twin girl.
A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research Can Extra Adrenal Cortisol Secretion Occur in an Adrenalectomized Patient?
A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
research Testosterone-Secreting Adrenal Adenoma That Contained Crystalloids of Reinke in an Adult Female Patient
Leydig cells can cause testosterone-secreting adrenal tumors in women.
research Mutation of the doublecortin gene in male patients with double cortex syndrome: Somatic mosaicism detected by hair root analysis
Hair root analysis can effectively detect somatic mosaicism in double cortex syndrome.
research Alopecia universalis and Kallman’s Syndrome
A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.
research Structure and Expression of a New Complementary DNA Encoding the almost Exclusive 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase/Δ5-Δ4-lsomerase in Human Adrenals and Gonads
Human adrenals and gonads have a unique enzyme for steroid hormone production.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a family
KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
research Hyperandrogenemia in an ethnically heterogeneous cohort of Midwestern United States diabetic gestations
Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.
research Emergence of hereditary hyperplastic gingivitis in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: an exploration into the molecular aetiology at both the gene and genome levels
Hereditary hyperplastic gingivitis in silver foxes may be linked to errors in the MAPK signaling pathway, influenced by androgens.
research Molecular basis of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: an update
Mutations in specific genes disrupt development of sweat glands, teeth, hair, skin, and nails in HED.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Resistant Rickets: Clinical, Laboratory, and Genetic Characteristics of 2 Iranian Siblings
Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
research Physiological changes in the skin during pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
research Dermatological Manifestations of Stress in Normal and Psychiatric Populations
Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research A Note on Postinflammatory Hair Darkening
Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.