January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Progeria, a disease that causes early aging, is linked to a gene mutation and helps us understand normal aging.
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January 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Growth hormone is important for regulating human hair growth.
62 citations
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November 2009 in “Aging Cell” Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.
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March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
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June 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” The SHJH hr mice with a mutated Hr gene show signs of faster skin aging due to poor antioxidative protection.
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May 2006 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” Early recognition of skin lesions in Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is crucial for detecting renal tumors early.
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January 2008 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Generalized glucocorticoid resistance causes hormone imbalances and varied symptoms due to gene mutations.
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June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider alpha-gal syndrome in patients with unexplained chronic skin issues.
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April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
May 2022 in “Journal of Immunology” A parasite molecule can speed up skin healing and reduce scarring.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.
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January 2022 in “Burns & Trauma” CTHRC1 helps sweat glands recover by rebuilding nearby blood vessels.
14 citations
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September 2007 in “Steroids” The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
June 2002 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
January 2023 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood Education & Practice” Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal IgA deposition without symptoms is rare in Dermatitis herpetiformis risk groups.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
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December 2015 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The document concludes that lifestyle changes and medical treatments can significantly reduce symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic skin condition.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles but may also cause tumors.
16 citations
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August 1989 in “Human Reproduction” Hirsutism in females is caused by high male hormones or sensitive hair follicles.
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January 2022 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause symptoms even with normal testosterone levels, and surgery can improve these symptoms.
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February 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
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October 1976 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Human growth hormone treatment improved skin thickness and structure in osteoporosis patients.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” The mFG score is effective for diagnosing hirsutism.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Hirsutism can be treated with medications or hair removal methods, tailored to each person.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Older age and prostatic hyperplasia in males increase the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis after stem cell transplantation.