research Androgens and Hirsutism in a Large Cohort of Portuguese Women
PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Quality of Life and Mood Status Disturbances in Cohabitants of Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Spanish Population
Alopecia Areata affects both patients and their cohabitants' quality of life and emotional well-being.
research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5a-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts*
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
research Analysis of hidradenitis suppurativa–linked mutations in four genes and the effects of PSEN1-P242LfsX11 on cytokine and chemokine expression in macrophages
The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
research The neurosteroidogenic enzyme 5α-reductase modulates the role of D1 dopamine receptors in rat sensorimotor gating
5α-reductase affects dopamine receptors linked to sensorimotor gating, which may help understand disorders like schizophrenia.
research Adrenal Disorders and the Paediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications
Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
research Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Another Atopy-Related Alopecia Areata Trigger?
Eosinophilic esophagitis may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.
research Sudden Akathisia After a Ziprasidone Dose Reduction
Lowering the dose of ziprasidone can cause sudden restlessness and urge to move in patients.
research Detection of Serum Levels of Interleukins-17, 21, 6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α in Patients with Patchy Alopecia Areata and Their Association with Disease Severity
Higher levels of certain proteins in the blood are linked to more severe patchy alopecia areata.
research Management of the Female With Non-classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NCCAH): A Patient-Oriented Approach
The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.
research The IVIG treatment response in autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes type 2 with anti-GAD65 antibody-associated stiff person syndrome: a case report and literature review
IVIG therapy significantly improved symptoms in a patient with APS-2 and SPS.
research Oxytocin receptor expression in hair follicle stem cells of valproic acid-induced rat model of autism: Insights for autism spectrum disorder
Oxytocin receptor changes in hair cells may help identify autism, especially in males.
research Does hair cortisol mediate the effects of sexual and gender minority stress on depression and anxiety? A structural equation modelling approach
research Hidradenitis suppurativa/Acne inversa: an endocrine skin disorder?
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
research Epidemiology, management and the associated burden of mental health illness, atopic and autoimmune conditions, and common infections in alopecia areata: protocol for an observational study series
People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
research Clinico-investigative profile of patients of hirsutism in a tertiary level institution
Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research PSS20 MEDIATION MODELING AND MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITCH SEVERITY SCORE FROM A PHASE 2B TRIAL OF ORAL CP-690-550 IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO-SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS
CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
research Complete Blood Collection-based Systemic Inflammation Biomarkers as a Severity Biomarker in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-sectional Study
Higher inflammation markers are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa and major adverse cardiac events: A systematic review and meta-analysis
People with hidradenitis suppurativa have a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.
research Paraoxonase Enzyme Activity and Determination of Phenotypic Polymorphism in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Acne patients have lower enzyme activity, suggesting oxidative stress may contribute to acne.
research 436 Allergic contact dermatitis stimulates hair follicle stem cells via macrophage-mediated regulation
Allergic contact dermatitis may promote hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
research Hematological ratios in pediatric patients with alopecia areata based on a nationwide retrospective cohort study
Certain blood cell ratios are higher in kids with alopecia areata and might help predict the disease.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research PR-independent neurosteroid regulation of α2-GABA-A receptors in the hippocampus subfields
Progesterone and its byproducts control a specific receptor in the brain independently of progesterone receptors, affecting conditions related to the menstrual cycle.
research Apoptosis resistance in peripheral blood lymphocytes of alopecia areata patients
Alopecia areata patients have more activated T cells in their blood, which may help in developing treatments.
research Hyperandrogenism-insulin resistance-acanthosis nigricans syndrome with PCOS and Hashimoto's thyroiditis: case report
A patient with HAIR-AN syndrome, PCOS, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis improved with early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health problems.
research High‐dose pulsed corticosteroid therapy combined with methotrexate for severe alopecia areata of childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Addisonian crisis in a young man with atypical anorexia nervosa
A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
research Acne-Associated Syndromes
Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.