research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
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research 5116 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
research The hair follicle as a neuro-immuno-endocrine organ: Implications in hair disorders and regenerative therapies
Understanding hair follicle signaling can improve hair disorder treatments.
research Aspects of Cutaneous Androgen‐Dependent Syndromes
Understanding hormones is key to treating certain skin conditions.
research Dihydrotestosterone, and Not Testosterone, Enhances the LPS-Induced Inflammatory Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Adipocytes
Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research Association of polycystic ovary syndrome and Graves′ disease: Is autoimmunity the link between the two diseases
The document suggests that there might be an autoimmune link between polycystic ovary syndrome and Graves' disease.
research Determination of steroid hormones in human hair as a retrospective biomarker with HPLC-MS/MS
A new method accurately measures long-term hormone levels in hair.
research Psychophysiological Mechanisms of Stress Impact on Hair Loss Processes
Stress causes hair loss by disrupting hair growth cycles, and combining medical and cosmetic treatments can help manage it.
research Association between exogenous testosterone use and new diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa: A case series
Exogenous testosterone use may be linked to developing hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and NC-CAH: Distinct Characteristics and Common Findings. A Systematic Review
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is common in women with conditions like anovulation, hirsutism, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes, and it can lead to health risks like heart disease, obesity, insulin resistance, and depression. Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NC-CAH) is also discussed.
research Acquired 11β-hydroxylase Deficiency by Inhaled Etomidate and its Analogues: A Mimic of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Inhaled substances in e-cigarettes can cause hormone imbalances similar to congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Developmental and environmental determinants of hair steroids in children from birth to two years postnatally: A comprehensive analysis
Hair analysis can effectively assess long-term hormone activity in young children.
research Hormonal regulation of hair follicles exhibits a biological paradox
Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
research Measurement of Cortisol and Testosterone in Hair of Obese and Non-Obese Human Subjects
Hair hormone levels can indicate obesity-related changes and are useful for research and clinical practice.
research Early onset androgenic alopecia as the male phenotypic equivalent of polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated in high oxidative stress
Men with early hair loss may have higher health risks similar to women with PCOS.
research Influence of external factors on hair cortisol concentrations
External factors can significantly affect hair cortisol levels, so it's not always a reliable stress marker.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Quantifying long-term stress in brown bears with the hair cortisol concentration: a biomarker that may be confounded by rapid changes in response to capture and handling
Hair cortisol levels in brown bears can be affected by both long-term and short-term stress.
research Hladina kortizolu u koní ve vybraných biologických vzorcích
Horse management affects stress levels, with police horses having the highest cortisol.
research Comparative Evaluation of Systemic and Hair Growth Pathways for the Detection and Assessment of Chronic Stress
Hair growth pathways are a promising and simpler method for detecting chronic stress.
research Genetic alteration of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase subunit expression affects calcium currents and beta-endorphin release in AtT-20 clonal pituitary cells.
Changing protein kinase levels in pituitary cells affects calcium flow and beta-endorphin release.
research Mendelian randomization study highlights hypothyroidism as a causal determinant of alopecia areata
The study suggests that hypothyroidism may cause alopecia areata.
research Association Between Circulating Androgens and Androgenetic Alopecia in Adult Males: A Systematic Review
Higher dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels are linked to male pattern baldness.
research Clinicopathologic and Morphologic Analysis of the Adrenal Gland in Pomeranians with Non-Illness Alopecia
Abnormal adrenal function is not the cause of alopecia in Pomeranians; it may be due to breed-specific hormones.
research DHEA and frontal fibrosing alopecia: molecular and physiopathological mechanisms
DHEA reduction may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Hormones and the pilosebaceous unit
Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
research The influence of androgens on insulin resistance
Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.