research Acanthosis Nigricans during an HAIR-AN syndrome: "The Tree That Hides the Forest"
The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Case Report Vitamin A Toxicity and Hypercalcemia
Vitamin A toxicity likely caused the patient's high calcium levels.
research Indirect Exposure to Topical Minoxidil Causing Generalized Hypertrichosis in Children: A Report of Two Cases
Children can develop excessive hair growth from indirect contact with minoxidil, but it usually reverses after stopping exposure.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome patients with high BMI tend to have functional disorders of androgen excess: a prospective study
Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
research BIOACTIVE AND PERIPHERAL ANDROGENS IN PREPUBERTAL SIMPLE HYPERTRICHOSIS
Girls with prepubertal simple hypertrichosis have higher dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: A Rare Presenting Feature of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
research Hypertrichosis of the malar areas and poliosis of the eyelashes caused by latanoprost
Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive cheek hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
research Ovarian Hilus-Cell Hyperplasia and High Serum Testosterone in a Patient With Postmenopausal Virilization
A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
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 Promotion of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production by Sensory Neuron Stimulation; Molecular Mechanism(s) and Therapeutic Implications
Stimulating sensory neurons can increase IGF-I production, which may help treat various diseases and improve tissue health.
research Pubertal Development
Puberty involves complex hormonal changes, varies by gender and ethnicity, and requires careful monitoring for abnormalities.
research ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS IN OBESE VERSUS NON-OBESE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION WITH BMI AND CENTRAL OBESITY
Acanthosis nigricans is common in obese individuals, but not significantly linked to obesity type.
research Development of a mouse model for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome reveal defects in adult stem cell maintenance
The mouse model showed defects in adult stem cell maintenance related to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
research JAK1 gain-of-function variant causes alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and autoimmune thyroid disease
A JAK1 variant causes hair loss, skin issues, and thyroid disease, but treatment with a specific inhibitor can help.
research Hirsutism, Male Pattern Baldness, and Acne in a 60-Year-Old Woman
Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
research Lanceolate hair-J (lahJ): a mouse model for human hair disorders [In Process Citation]
The lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice helps understand human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
research Tryptophan Missense Mutation in the Ligand‐Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Causes Severe Resistance to 1,25‐Dihydroxyvitamin D
A mutation in the vitamin D receptor causes severe resistance to vitamin D, affecting bone health but not hair growth.
research A RARE ENCOUNTER
Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
research 8507 Misdiagnosis of Graves’ and RAI Treatment in Patient with THRB Gene Mutation
Misdiagnosis led to unnecessary treatment due to a genetic mutation affecting thyroid hormone resistance.
research SUN-069 A 14 Year Old Female with Primary Amenorrhea
A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.
research 440 Topical application of anti-cancer drug Bortezomib stimulates proliferation of follicular cells and induces expression of hair keratins via GATA-3 transcription factor
Applying the anti-cancer drug Bortezomib to skin can promote hair growth and increase hair proteins through the GATA-3 factor.
research Abnormal differentiation of epidermis in transgenic mice constitutively expressing cyclooxygenase-2 in skin
Overexpression of COX-2 in mice skin causes abnormal skin and hair development.
research Giant pigmented tumour of the scalp—a diffuse neurofibroma or a congenital naevus showing neurofibromatous changes? Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies
The tumor likely shows dual neural crest differentiation.
research Ontogeny of enhancing factor in mouse intestines and skin
Enhancing Factor is found in growing tissues like young mouse intestines and skin but not in adults.
research Diseases of the Hair
Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Higher body mass index is associated with greater severity of alopecia in men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study.
Men with higher body mass index (BMI) in Taiwan tend to have more severe hair loss.
research Unwanted hair growth induced by topical epidermal growth factor during wound healing: true or myth?
Topical EGF may cause unexpected hair growth during wound healing.
research Hypertrichosis around a leg ulcer being treated with prostaglandin E1 ointment
A woman's excessive hair growth around a leg ulcer was linked to a treatment with Prostaglandin E1 ointment.
research Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 a case report from Bangladesh
A rare endocrine disorder, APS 1, was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man in Bangladesh.
research The Physiological Effects of Anabolic Steroids on the Human Body
Abusing anabolic steroids can cause serious health problems despite short-term muscle gains.