research Hirsutism and Quality of Life
Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.
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research Updates on Hirsutism: A Narrative Review
The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.
research Case Report: Compound heterozygous variants in LSS and TSPEAR genes causing hypotrichosis type 14 complicated with ectodermal dysplasia type 14
A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
research News and Announcements
Several doctors received research grants, new workshops and conferences were announced, and new officers were elected.
research Relapse of hirsutism following long‐term successful treatment with oestrogen–progestogen combination
Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
research A prospective study of the prevalence of clear-cut endocrine disorders and polycystic ovaries in 350 patients presenting with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research 898 Homeostatic activation of epidermal HSD11b1 affects skin innervation and non-histaminergic itch
HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
research Abstract CN06-04: The hedgehog signaling pathway in cancer.
The Hedgehog signaling pathway is linked to cancer development, and targeting it with inhibitors shows promise but faces challenges like resistance.
research Pallister-Killian Syndrome
Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
research The Mammalian Hairless Protein as a DNA Binding Phosphoprotein
The Hr protein binds to DNA, interacts with p53, and affects cell cycle genes.
research GH-IGF-I axis in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism
The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.
research SERUM PROLACTIN LEVELS IN WOMEN HAVING HIRSUTISM
Prolactin levels are higher in women with hirsutism but don't relate to its severity.
research Rapid full engraftment and successful immune reconstitution after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with reduced intensity conditioning in Omenn syndrome
A five-month-old boy with Omenn syndrome successfully recovered after a stem cell transplant with reduced intensity conditioning.
research P131 Menstrual irregularity in hirsute women
Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
research Regulation of stem cell fate by HSPGs: implication in hair follicle cycling
HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated by targeting the cause, lifestyle changes, and medication.
research Black Hairy Tongue After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: An Unrecognized Cutaneous Presentation of Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Black hairy tongue can be an early sign of graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants.
research Familial Pure Hair–Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia in Yemen: A Father–Son Case Report with Clinical Correlation
A father and son in Yemen have a genetic condition causing hair loss and nail problems.
research HSP90 Inhibition and Cellular Stress Elicits Phenotypic Plasticity in Hematopoietic Differentiation
Inhibiting HSP90 increases cell adaptability and survival under stress.
research Insulin resistance and hair disorders, idiopathic hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia
There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.
research Hairless protein of Jumonji family and hair loss
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
research Management of hidradenitis suppurativa
Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
research Hirsutism scoring in polycystic ovary syndrome: concordance between clinicians' and patients' self-scoring
Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.
research KLHL24-Mediated Hair Follicle Stem Cells Structural Disruption Causes Alopecia
A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.
research Comparison of efficacy of diode laser in patients of facial hirsutism with normal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and dihydrotestosterone versus deranged dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and dihydrotestosterone level—A longitudinal study
Diode laser treatment works better for facial hirsutism in patients with normal hormone levels.
research Applications of Hair as a Record of Systemic Exposure to Cortisol
Hair cortisol content can indicate cortisol exposure and varies with age, puberty, and BMI in youth.
research SUN-105 A Classic Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.
research THBS4 promotes hair regeneration by inducing dermal mechanical niche adaptation
THBS4 helps hair grow by activating hair follicle stem cells.
research Exploring Hirsutism: Epidemiology, Associated Endocrinal Abnormalities, and Societal Challenges in GCC—A Narrative Review
Hirsutism in GCC countries is influenced by genetics, obesity, and lifestyle, with cultural stigma delaying treatment, highlighting the need for tailored health strategies.
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.