January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Endocrinology” PCOS patients with autoimmune thyroid disease have lower DHEAS levels.
September 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” The man's skin condition improved with sun protection and topical steroids, but UV exposure still caused flare-ups.
April 2014 in “동의생리병리학회지” Samhwang-Sasimtang extract promotes hair growth and has strong antioxidant properties.
April 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” Thyroid storm is hard to diagnose due to vague symptoms but needs urgent attention.
January 2014 in “한국미용학회지” UV-A radiation significantly damages semi-permanent dyed hair.
December 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” Korean women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of ferritin, testosterone, and vitamin D than average.
June 2013 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Women with hair thinning have disrupted steroid hormone levels, but this doesn't often show as other health issues. More research is needed on hormone balance in this condition.
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.
January 2013 in “Revista Clínica Española” A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
January 2013 in “Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences” Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” Androgenic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, is linked to changes in androgen metabolism and genetics, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil, but these treatments are only fully effective in 10% of patients.
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December 2012 in “Critical Care Medicine” Recognizing myxedema coma is crucial due to its high risk and unusual symptoms.
March 2012 in “Korean Journal of Microscopy” Quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach sebocytes through hair follicles.
February 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got male pattern baldness from touching her husband's testosterone gel.
The oral testosterone effectively increased testosterone levels and reduced SHBG, showing promise for treating testosterone deficiency.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Acne and hair loss are not good indicators of hormone imbalance in PCOS, but excessive body hair is.
January 2011 in “Kufa Medical Journal” Minoxidil solution applied on skin can effectively promote hair growth and increase hair thickness in male mice.
January 2011 in “Kazan medical journal” Both finasteride and drospirenone effectively manage PCOS symptoms, but drospirenone is more effective in reducing ovarian volume and androgen levels.
January 2011 in “The Journal of Secondary Vocational Education” Isotretinoin treatment in teens with acne can cause hormonal changes, leading to menstrual irregularity and increased hirsutism.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” White hirsute women with PCOS have higher insulin resistance, but similar nitric oxide and fibrinogen levels compared to those with idiopathic hirsutism.
January 2010 in “Ciencia UANL” Young men with hair loss may have a higher risk of insulin resistance and related health issues.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Oxidative stress plays a significant role in vitiligo, and both skin and non-skin cells may be involved.
October 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicles in a special buffer with certain inhibitors can increase hair growth and improve transplant results.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Marijuana use may be linked to lower TSH levels, but the exact cause is unclear.