research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Is it getting in the hair? – Cortisol concentrations in native, regrown and segmented hairs of cattle and pigs after repeated ACTH administrations
Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
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 Stress Hormone and Skin Disease
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting immune responses and skin cell activities.
research The Case Files
Thyroid storm is hard to diagnose due to vague symptoms but needs urgent attention.
research Acute severe hypokalemia caused by treatment of tongue squamous cell carcinoma with docetaxel and cisplatin: A case report
Chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin can cause severe low potassium, requiring careful monitoring and treatment.
research Metoprolol-spironolactone combination for coronary heart disease with concurrent heart failure: impact on cardiac function
The metoprolol-spironolactone combination improves heart function in patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure.
research An occurrence of eosinophilic folliculitis and alopecia associated with a sustained complete response to mogamulizumab in Sézary syndrome: a case report
Mogamulizumab treatment in Sézary syndrome may cause skin issues and hair loss but can lead to a complete response.
research Лечебный эффект спиронолактона при синдроме гиперандрогении
Spironolactone effectively reduces symptoms of hyperandrogenism but has some side effects.
research An Unusual Case of Elevated Testosterone: When Testosterone by Dialysis Saves the Day
Equilibrium dialysis can accurately measure testosterone levels when lab results are inconsistent.
research S2608 A Rare Case of Iron Deficiency Anemia: Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, with high mortality and cancer risk, needing more research for treatment guidelines.
research Structure and Expression of a New Complementary DNA Encoding the almost Exclusive 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase/Δ5-Δ4-lsomerase in Human Adrenals and Gonads
Human adrenals and gonads have a unique enzyme for steroid hormone production.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Hypotrichosis in a child with olmsted syndrome
A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
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 A Filipino with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Scleroderma Overlap Syndrome
Recognizing and treating overlap syndrome in connective tissue diseases is crucial.
research Hypo- versus hyper-thyroidism in 2 cats: the culprit for miliary dermatitis/hypersensitivity versus growth retardation
One cat with low thyroid hormone had growth issues, and another with high thyroid hormone had skin problems; both got better with treatment.
research Studying the Levels of Copeptin and Cortisol as a Stress Monitoring Biomarkers in the Patients with Alopecia Areata in Babylon Governorate
Copeptin and cortisol levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, suggesting they could help diagnose and manage the condition.
research A Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Effects of Cortexolone 17α‐Propionate, Also Known as Clascoterone, on the QT Interval Using the Meal Effect to Demonstrate ECG Assay Sensitivity
Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
research Hyperprogesteronemia associated with Sertoli cell tumor and alopecia in a dog
Castration helped a dog with a tumor and hair loss by normalizing hormone levels and regrowing hair.
research Simvastatin-induced myoglobinuric acute kidney injury following ciclosporin treatment for alopecia universalis
Combining ciclosporin and simvastatin can cause severe kidney damage.
research Renal tubular dysfunction presenting as recurrent hypokalemic periodic quadriparesis in systemic lupus erythematosus
A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
research SHAREABLE RESOURCE
Different health issues need specific treatments for effective management.
research Suety and Spreading-Stromal Hyperplasia and Hyperthecosis Ovary
These ovarian conditions cause high testosterone levels.
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 O-21 FROM ORAL LEVOTHYROXINE RESISTANCE TO INTRAVENOUS LEVOTHYROXINE HYPERSENSITIVITY: A CHALLENGING PRIMARY HYPOTHYROIDISM CASE
A woman with hypothyroidism developed an allergy to IV levothyroxine after being resistant to oral forms.
research Hirsutism and acne in polycystic ovary syndrome
Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
research A syndromic extreme insulin resistance caused by biallelic POC1A mutations in exon 10
Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
research Systemic corticosteroids in vitiligo: Evidence-based insights and practical considerations
Systemic corticosteroids help manage vitiligo by slowing progression and aiding repigmentation.
research Ketoconazole use in the treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism
Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.