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February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” Older patients with Cushing's syndrome often have different symptoms and treatment outcomes compared to younger patients.
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Rituximab effectively treated a woman's bone lymphoma that was resistant to other treatments.
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January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.
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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
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August 2011 in “Revista Medica De Chile” A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Troglitazone increases subcutaneous fat in lipodystrophy patients.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The conclusion is that maintaining blinding in clinical trials is crucial for reliable results.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” PCOS involves immune and genetic factors, with key roles for T cells and specific genes.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling may improve melasma treatment by boosting topical therapy effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Journal of Rare Diseases” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms and genetic differences within families.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
October 2023 in “Advancement in yoga and physical therapy” More research is needed before using brown fat to treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”
Reducing iron levels didn't improve heart health or metabolism in women with certain ovarian issues.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
January 2020 in “Research Portal Denmark” A short male anogenital distance may indicate incomplete masculinization due to disrupted androgen action.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have metabolic issues like insulin resistance and a higher risk of diabetes and abnormal lipid levels.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The conclusion suggests that the zinc lozenge study is valid despite imperfect blinding, as many participants could not correctly identify their lozenge type.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.