research 6450 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Post-menopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
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390-420 / 1000+ results research Human hair follicles display a functional equivalent of the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis and synthesize cortisol
Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.
research Asymptomatic hyperprolactinemia resulting from macroprolactemia
Some patients with high prolactin levels don't show symptoms because they have a form of the hormone that's less active.
research Diagnosis of an indistinct Leydig cell tumor by positron emission tomography-computed tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series
Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research Delayed Puberty
A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
research Pathogenesis and causes of hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
research Hirsutism, Male Pattern Baldness, and Acne in a 60-Year-Old Woman
Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
research Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A co-occurrence revealing autoimmune connections
Early diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and hyperthyroidism improve patient outcomes.
research Hormonal profile and androgen receptor study in prepubertal girls with hypertrichosis
Prepubertal girls with hypertrichosis have more sensitive androgen receptors, leading to increased body hair growth.
research P-12 ACTH-INDEPENDENT CUSHING SYNDROME WITH INCONCLUSIVE ADRENAL CT SCAN RESULTS
Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
research LBODP010 A Case of Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome
The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
research A case of severe hyperandrogenism, acanthosis nigricans and overt diabetes: the use of non-invasive methods for diagnosis, pathogenesis and management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
research Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3-D
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of autoimmune diseases.
research Perkembangan Aksis Pars Intermedia Hipofise – Melanosit Kulit Monyet Ekor Panjang (Macaca fascicularis).
The PI's development is closely linked to skin and hair pigmentation in macaques.
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 Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 4 with GAD antibody and dystonia
Dystonia may be part of PAS-4 and linked to immune issues.
research Pseudoglucagonoma Syndrome Following Frey’s Surgery: A Case Report of a Rare Presentation
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
research [Hirsutism and hypertrichosis in adults: investigations and treatment].
The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
research SUN-115 Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors in the ovary can cause high testosterone and male traits in postmenopausal women but are treatable with surgery.
research Hirsutism: A Clinico-investigative Study
Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
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 Details always tell a big story: Importance of physical symptoms in evaluation of secondary causes of depression
Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
research MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF GROWTH IN THYROIDECTOMIZED RATS
Thyroid hormone treatments help thyroidectomized rats grow normally.
research Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: A Rare Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndrome
research Hyperandrogenism: Acne and Hirsutism
Hyperandrogenism in women often causes acne and excess hair, treatable with lifestyle changes and medications.