October 2024 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice” Hirsutism in women is often caused by hormonal imbalances and can be managed with treatments targeting the underlying cause.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.
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August 2024 in “SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
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August 2015 in “PubMed” A woman with non-classic CAH had unusual heavy periods and high hormone levels, improved with treatment.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
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August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
March 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Hair dye ingredient PPD can cause severe allergic reactions, including facial swelling.
October 2020 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
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April 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
August 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Lichen planus is not linked to metabolic syndrome, but it is associated with higher rates of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
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March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
June 2025 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Timely diagnosis and treatment of complex autoimmune diseases like APS2 are crucial to prevent complications and improve life quality.
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June 2023 in “Modern Pathology” GLI1 RNA CISH effectively identifies basal cell carcinoma but is less specific for benign follicular tumors.
January 2022 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibody levels are linked to alopecia areata severity.
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September 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Patients with acne vulgaris have lower serum irisin levels.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EGFRi/MEKi treatments cause hair follicles to lose some immune protection, leading to inflammation.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Androgens and estrogens are crucial for insulin secretion in males.
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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.
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January 2011 in “The Korean Journal of Hepatology” Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease can develop during interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cholecystokinin may help reduce skin inflammation in psoriasis.
February 2025 in “La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica” The boy's Cushing's Disease was treated successfully, but he developed growth hormone deficiency.
March 2025 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Elevated testosterone, DHEA-S, and FAI help identify PCOS risk in menstrual irregularities.
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January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
Insulin resistance is linked to many health problems and is influenced by diet, genetics, and other factors.
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November 2023 in “Journal of neurology” A patient with a nerve disorder died from infection complications after developing insulin resistance from a treatment.