research Pathogenesis and causes of hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
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720-750 / 1000+ results research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series
Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
research Synchronous pancreas and gallbladder cancer with concomitant alopecia totalis
A rare case linked complete hair loss to both pancreas and gallbladder cancer.
research The role of autoimmune thyroid disorders in patients with alopecia areata
The study concluded that there is no significant link between thyroid autoimmunity and alopecia areata.
research Hypopigmented facial lesions: a case of eruptive tumor of follicular infundibulum
Consider TFI in facial hypopigmentation diagnoses and confirm with a biopsy.
research Marie‐Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 18-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hereditary hair loss condition, despite no family history.
research The mineralization of hair follicle tissue
Hair follicles in injured skin can quickly accumulate minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus.
research Diffuse scalp hair loss due to levothyroxine overdose
Too much levothyroxine can cause hair loss in infants.
research Case 5
The cat had a rare condition linked to cancer, leading to its euthanasia.
research Suety and Spreading-Stromal Hyperplasia and Hyperthecosis Ovary
These ovarian conditions cause high testosterone levels.
research SAT-240 Type B Insulin Resistance Resulting in Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
research Ligand‐independent Regulation of the hairless Promoter by Vitamin D Receptor†
Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research Heterozygous 21‐hydroxylasedeficiency as a cause of hyperandrogenism
A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
research SAT-214 Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Premature Ovarian Failure
Satoyoshi syndrome can occur without causing premature ovarian failure.
research A morphometric and histologic study of the scalp in psoriasis. Paradoxical sebaceous gland atrophy and decreased hair shaft diameters without alopecia.
Psoriasis on the scalp causes smaller oil glands and thinner hair but doesn't lead to hair loss.
research 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Responses to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Disclose Distinct Phenotypes of Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.
research A case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia with secondary Malossezia‐associated dermatitis
Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause itching in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.
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 Novel Missense Mutation Affecting the Human Hairless Thyroid Receptor Interacting Domain 2 Causes Congenital Atrichia
A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
research Two siblings with a novel nonsense mutation, p.R50X, in the vitamin D receptor gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research A study on clinical correlation with Hyperinsulinemia in polycystic ovary Syndrome
High insulin levels are more common and a better predictor of carbohydrate issues in women with PCOS than glucose tolerance tests.
research Absence of vitamin D receptor (VDR)‐mediated PPARγ suppression causes alopecia in VDR‐null mice
Lack of vitamin D receptor causes hair loss in mice by allowing certain genes to overactivate.
research Metastatic Embryonal Cell Carcinoma with High Testosterone and Absence of Secondary Sexual Characteristics
Treatment restored normal sexual characteristics and blood condition in a patient with testicular cancer.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene in four patients with hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets
Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
research Approaching fertility in congenital adrenal hyperplasia: exploring P30L mutation-induced 21-hydroxylase deficiency with a presentation between non-classical and simple virilizing phenotypes. A case report
A woman with a specific mutation causing adrenal gland issues faced fertility problems, but careful hormone therapy helped her manage it successfully.
research Plasma Androgens in Children and Adolescents
Normal androgen levels need ACTH, and different mechanisms control adrenarche and gonadarche.
research Hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome and adrenal hyperplasia: finding differences to make a specific diagnosis
Differentiating PCOS from NCAH helps improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Down Syndrome and Autoimmune Disease
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of autoimmune diseases, so early detection and care are important.