research The evaluation and treatment of androgen excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
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420-450 / 1000+ results 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 Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia in a 62-Year-Old Man
Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.
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 How should postmenopausal androgen excess be evaluated?
Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
research Drug-induced acne
Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.
research Best Practice Options for Hair Removal in Patients with Unwanted Facial Hair Using Combination Therapy with Laser: Guidelines Drawn up by an Expert Working Group
Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.
research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Steroidogenesis in steroid related cancers
Steroid-producing capabilities in certain cancers may contribute to treatment resistance.
research Abstracts from the ASA 40thAnnual Meeting
HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
research Recent advances in the molecular mechanisms determining tissue sensitivity to glucocorticoids: novel mutations, circadian rhythm and ligand-induced repression of the human glucocorticoid receptor
New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
research Genetic Defects of Female Sexual Differentiation
Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
research Acquired Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Diazoxide
A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
research Iatrogenic epidermoid cyst in the parotid gland: A case report
A woman developed a cyst in her parotid gland after a botox injection, which was successfully removed with surgery.
research Iatrogenic cushing’s syndrome post intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in oral submucous fibrosis: 2 case reports
Two patients treated with TAC for mouth fibrosis improved but developed Cushing's Syndrome symptoms.
research Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Due to an Interaction Between Fluticasone and Ritonavir
A woman developed Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency from using fluticasone and ritonavir together.
research Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome post intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in Oral submucous fibrosis: 2 case reports
Two patients got Cushing's syndrome after treatment with Triamcinolone Acetonide for mouth fibrosis, but recovered after stopping the treatment.
research Iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome in a Patient With Salt-Wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (SWCAH)
A patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved after adjusting her medication to prevent Cushing's syndrome symptoms.
research The intragenic mRNA-microRNA regulatory network during telogen-anagen hair follicle transition in the cashmere goat
The research found that a complex gene network, controlled by microRNAs, is important for hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Large Intragenic KRT1 Deletion Underlying Atypical Autosomal Dominant Keratinopathic Ichthyosis
A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.
research A Case Report on Iatrogenic Methotrexate Toxicity
Early recognition of methotrexate toxicity symptoms is crucial.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Iatrogenic endocrine disruption
Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
research A Recurrent Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
research Localized Hypotrichosis Type 1 Due to Intragenic Deletion of Exons 5-8 in Desmoglein Gene in a Neonate from Indian Family
A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
research Intractable Diffuse Alopecia Caused by Multifactorial Side-Effects in Treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Connection to Iatrogenic Failure of Estrogen Secretion
The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
research Cushing's syndrome due to pharmacological interaction in a cystic fibrosis patient
A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and budesonide, which improved after stopping the medications.
research Hyperadrenocorticism (Hyperadrenocorticoidism, Hyperadrenocorticalism, Cushing’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome)
Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
research Development and testing of a decision board to help clinicians present treatment options to lupus nephritis patients in Brazil
The decision board effectively helps lupus nephritis patients in Brazil choose treatments by clearly presenting options and side effects.
research Graft Quality Index: A Morphologic Classification of Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) Grafts
The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
research Ichthyosis linearis circumflexa with bamboo hair: challenges in the diagnosis and management
A 15-year-old boy's skin and hair condition worsened due to improper treatment, leading to severe health issues.