September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports” Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
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August 2010 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Insulinomas and adrenocortical tumors are common in older ferrets, diagnosed with blood tests and ultrasounds, and treated with medications or surgery.
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January 1993 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Horses in western Iowa got sick from high selenium in local alfalfa hay.
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December 1993 in “Annals of internal medicine” Flutamide, a medication used for excessive hair growth, can cause severe liver damage in women.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica (Print)” People with severe hair loss have lower zinc levels in their blood.
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July 1998 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry International Journal of Laboratory Medicine” A man's adrenal insufficiency was caused by a pituitary tumor linked to kidney cancer.
August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's hirsutism and menstrual issues were caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed.
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September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
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August 1997 in “Nature Genetics” 1 citations
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January 2022 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” The woman was misdiagnosed with Graves Disease, leading to incorrect treatment, while she actually had Pituitary Resistance to Thyroid Hormone.
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
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June 2006 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” A 16-year-old boy had pernicious anemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and later developed alopecia areata.
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January 2009 In PCOS, high male hormones cause hair growth, acne, and hair loss, affecting periods.
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July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
January 2004 in “Trace Elements Science” Diabetics have lower chromium, manganese, and copper, but higher iron in their hair.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
April 2026 in “BMJ Case Reports” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone in women and are treated by removing the ovaries.
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December 2007 in “International journal of clinical practice” Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
March 2018 in “Gazi medical journal” Adults with Beta Thalassemia Major are more likely to have skin, hair, and nail disorders.
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January 2011 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Anemia in pregnant women is linked to being younger, having lower income, and drinking coffee, while regular check-ups and age reduce risk.
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February 1994 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Thallium poisoning can cause serious eye problems and other severe health issues.
Low-dose glucocorticoid treatment improves pregnancy and birth rates in women with nonclassical 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
July 2024 in “Deleted Journal” The Ayurvedic program effectively manages hair loss due to iron deficiency anemia.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.