research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications*
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
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research A 36-Year-Old Woman With an Unexpected Cause of Hypokalemia
A 36-year-old woman with low potassium levels was found to have Cushing disease, and after treatment, her potassium levels normalized.
research Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
research Prevalence of Hypothyroidism among the patients attended in the clinics of Tripura Medical College & Dr. B. R. A. M. Teaching Hospital, Agartala, Tripura
16.60% of patients had hypothyroidism, more common in females and those over 50.
research Remarks on the Hormonal Background of the Male Equivalent of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Men might have a version of the female disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, shown by changes in hormone levels and early baldness, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
research FRI334 A Case Of Delayed Onset Sheehan's Syndrome With Diabetes Insipidus
A woman was diagnosed with Sheehan's syndrome and a rare complication of diabetes insipidus 33 years after symptoms began, improving with hormone therapy.
research 7745 Hirsutism in young girls, Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
research Occult Syringomas of Scalp Associated With Progressive Hair Loss
Hidden sweat gland tumors might cause hair loss.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
research Serum vitamin D, ferritin, and TSH in patients with telogen effluvium: a retrospective epidemiological study
Many patients with hair loss had low iron and vitamin D levels, but thyroid issues were not common.
research Hormonal Basis of Male and Female Androgenic Alopecia: Clinical Relevance
Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
research Androgenetic alopecia in a postmenopausal woman as a result of ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.
research The role of vitamin D for the management of depression in the Western Ukrainian population with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism
Vitamin D helps reduce depression in people with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism.
research Mucocutaneous manifestations of acquired hypoparathyroidism: An observational study
Most patients with acquired hypoparathyroidism after neck surgery had hair, nail, and skin issues.
research A 3-Year-Old Girl with Thin Hair
The girl's thin hair was due to loose anagen syndrome, not other hair loss types.
research Case Report: Exceptional Association of Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Postmenopausal Patient
A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.
research New onset of alopecia in a young woman with end-stage renal disease
A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
research The Role of Vitamin D in Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases: From Immunomodulation to Clinical Implications
Low vitamin D may increase autoimmune thyroid disease risk, but its treatment effects are unclear.
research The role of vitamin D for the management ofdepression in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis andhypothyroidism in the West-Ukrainian population
Vitamin D can help reduce depression in people with hypothyroidism.
research Vitamin D status in polycystic ovary syndrome
People with polycystic ovary syndrome often have low levels of vitamin D.
research Hormonal Evaluation of Hyperandrogenism in Women
The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
research Thyroid hormone receptor β1 is expressed in the human hair follicle
Thyroid hormone receptor β1 is found in human hair follicles and helps them survive.
research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male
The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
research A RARE PRESENTATION OF A SOLITARY RIGHT LOBE THYROID NODULE IN THE BACKGROUND OF MULTINODULAR GOITER
Thorough evaluation and treatment are crucial for thyroid nodules.
research A study of clinical and investigational profile of hirsute women at a tertiary care center in Western India
Idiopathic hirsutism is the most common cause of hirsutism in women, followed by PCOS.
research Kallmann's syndrome: skeletal and psychological aspects of late diagnosis.
Hormonal therapy is essential in late-diagnosed Kallmann's syndrome to prevent bone issues.
research Evaluation of Thyroid Autoimmunity in Female Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Thyroid autoimmunity may be involved in some female hair loss, suggesting the need to test for thyroid antibodies in these patients.
research Low sex-hormone binding globulin levels in young women with diffuse hair loss
Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society criteria for the polycystic ovary syndrome: the complete task force report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.