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Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
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600-630 / 1000+ results research Harm reduction measures in a recreational gym user with anabolic androgenic steroid dependence: a case report in the context of current best clinical practice
Non-medical steroid use in gym-goers is risky and needs better prevention and care strategies.
research Dexpanthenol ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced cardiovascular toxicity by regulating the IL-6/HIF1α/VEGF pathway
Dexpanthenol helps protect the heart from damage by reducing inflammation and stress.
research Steroid Cell Tumours: Rare Ovarian Tumours that Cause Hyperandrogenaemia in Postmenopausal Women
Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.
research Cyclosporine With and Without Systemic Corticosteroids in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Cyclosporine combined with corticosteroids is more effective for severe alopecia areata than cyclosporine alone.
research Exploring Reference Values for Hair Cortisol: Hair Weight Versus Hair Protein
Lower tacrolimus levels (4-7 ng/mL) after liver transplant may be safe and improve graft and kidney function.
research 42227 Efficacy and Predictive Factors of Systemic Corticosteroid in Alopecia Areata: Reappraisal of Oral Methylprednisolone Tapering Treatment
Methylprednisolone treatment helps most alopecia areata patients, but young age, extensive hair loss, and low vitamin D can affect results.
research Does Cyclosporin A Influence Sex Hormone Level?
Cyclosporin A does not change sex hormone levels.
research Effect of the allopregnanolone and allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosteron on spike-wave discharges in the EEG of absence epilepsy rat models
The steroids allopregnanolone and allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosteron worsened absence seizures in rats.
research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
research Scalp Sarcoidosis Presenting as Cicatricial Alopecia
A rare scalp condition causing hair loss improved with a specific cream.
research SAT383 Case Study: Impact of Weight Reduction and Oral Contraceptive Pills on Hyperandrogenism
Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review of Gastrointestinal Polyposis Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.
research Pemphigus Foliaceus in a 26-year-old Hackney Pony
The pony's skin condition improved significantly with prednisolone treatment.
research A Case Report of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Complicated by Membranous Nephropathy
Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
research Lipid Profile and 5α-Reductase Inhibition Activity of Proprietary Ultrahigh-Pressure Supercritical Carbon Dioxide and Hexane Saw Palmetto Extracts
UHP-sCESr is as effective as HESr for treating BPH symptoms.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia among Women Presenting with Hyperandrogenic Symptoms and Signs
About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.
research Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by hydroxychloroquine prescribed for COVID-19
A patient developed a severe skin reaction and died after taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.
research Amiodarone-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis; Nilotinib-Associated Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke; Pisa Syndrome Caused by Paliperidone; Macroglossia Associated with Methylprednisolone; Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced “Male Pattern Baldness” in Women? Acute Liver Failure Due to Etodolac
Certain medications can cause serious side effects, including skin reactions, stroke, muscle disorders, tongue swelling, hair loss in women, and liver failure.
research THERAPY OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Treatment of hirsutism in the polycystic ovary syndrome
Effective hirsutism treatment for women with PCOS should be personalized and may include lifestyle changes and medication.
research Favourable interactions of cytostatic and steroid drugs in treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Combining cytostatic and steroid drugs effectively treats systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Ectopic Adrenal Rests in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia as a Cause of Androgen Excess after Adrenalectomy Detected by Pelvic Venous Sampling
Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.
research Urinary 5-ene-steroid excretion in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency (NC-3BHSD)
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research 272 Structural changes in human skin after topical application of glucocorticoids assessed by in vivo imaging technologies
Topical glucocorticoids thin the skin and change collagen structure.
research Cutaneous asthenia (Ehlers–Danlos syndrome) in a cat
A cat in Turkey had Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, showing very stretchy skin and easy bruising.
research Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, alopecia universalis and Crohn's disease
Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.
research Hiperandrogenismo tras la menopausia
A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research Hypertensive urgency in a child with focal epilepsy: Is it sodium valproate induced?
Sodium valproate can cause serious high blood pressure in children.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.