research [Hirsutism].
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research [Clinical findings with a low-dosed antiandrogene (cyproteronacetate) and aethinyloestradiol women with virilising symptoms (author's transl)].
The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
research Transgenic mouse models support HCR as an effector gene in the PSORS1 locus
The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
research Hair Cortisol Concentrations in High- and Low-Stress Mother-Daughter Dyads
High-stress mothers had lower hair cortisol than low-stress mothers, and daughters' cortisol was linked to their stress response.
research Computer Based Screening of Selected Phytoconstituents from Cyperus Rotundus Linn. Against 5 α Reductase Enzyme
Phytoconstituents from Cyperus Rotundus may help treat hirsutism by interacting with the 5 α reductase enzyme.
research “THE EFFECT OF CYPROTERONE ACETATE AND ETHINYLESTRADIOL COMBINATION ON HYPERANDROGENIC AND OTHER SYMPTOMS IN PCOS”
The hormonal contraceptive combination effectively reduces androgen excess and improves PCOS symptoms like acne, hair loss, and menstrual issues.
research Circle hairs involving the extremities in a young girl
Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
research Severe Variant of X‐linked Dyskeratosis Congenita (Hoyeraal‐Hreidarsson Syndrome) Causes Significant Enterocolitis in Early Infancy
Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome in infants causes severe gastrointestinal issues.
research Cell‐free DNA is elevated in the serum of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher levels of cell-free DNA in their blood.
research 1393 Human TMEM2 is not a hyaluronidase but a regulator of hyaluronan metabolism
Human TMEM2 does not break down hyaluronan but helps control its metabolism.
research Cutaneous xanthomas in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: A 12-year follow-up
Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.
research A case of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in Turner′s syndrome and literature review
Routine genetic testing is crucial for early diagnosis and better management of Turner’s syndrome with 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
research Novel Mutation in the Hemojuvelin Gene (HJV) in a Patient with Juvenile Hemochromatosis Presenting with Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary Hypothyroidism and Hypogonadism
A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.
research 804 Human hair follicles operate core elements of a functional peripheral equivalent of the central hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
research CYP21A2 Genotypes do not Predict the Severity of Hyperandrogenic Manifestations in the Nonclassical Form of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The severity of symptoms in nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia is not determined by CYP21A2 gene variations.
research Clinical and Investigative Study of Hirsutism
Idiopathic hirsutism is the most common cause, followed by PCOS, and insulin resistance should be checked in patients with acanthosis nigricans.
research Premature aging and cancer development in transgenic mice lacking functional CYLD
Lack of functional CYLD in mice leads to early aging and cancer.
research Muscle pain in a woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency resolved with testosterone therapy. A case report with 10 years of follow-up
Testosterone therapy improved symptoms in a woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Pregnancy
Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
research Expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with adiposity
Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
research The hairless gene mutated in congenital hair loss disorders encodes a novel nuclear receptor corepressor
The mutated hairless gene causes hair loss by acting as a new type of corepressor affecting thyroid hormone receptors.
research 51826 PRO-C22 - A Novel Serological Biomarker of Tissue Damage is Associated with Disease Severity, Disease Activity, and Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
research The diagnosis of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, based on serum basal or post-ACTH stimulation 17-hydroxyprogesterone, can lead to false-positive diagnosis
Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.
research SAT-224 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Adrenal Hyperandrogenemia and Refractory Hirsutism
Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.
research lncRNA H19 acts as a ceRNA to regulate the expression of CTGF by targeting miR-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome
H19 may help cause PCOS by affecting CTGF levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research The First Syntheses of 16β-Chloro- and 16β-Bromo-cyproterone Acetate
Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
research 572 Olfactory Receptor 2A4/7 Activation by the Fragrance, Cyclohexyl Salicylate, Promotes Human Hair Follicle Growth and Stem Cell Progeny Expansion
The fragrance cyclohexyl salicylate helps promote hair growth and increase hair stem cell numbers.
research A Detailed Investigation of Hirsutism in a Turkish Population: Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia as a Perplexing Issue
The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.