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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research Resection of a pure androgen secreting adrenal adenoma in a postmenopausal woman: a case report
Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
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 Diabetes and Skin — A Review
Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
research Generalized calcinosis cutis associated with probable leptospirosis in a dog
A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
research Hyperadrenocorticism in Ferrets
Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
research Long-term satisfaction and tolerability with low-dose flutamide: a 20-year surveillance study on 120 hyperandrogenic women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
research What factors play a role in unhealthy hair?
Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
research Skin steroidogenesis in health and disease
The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
research Prospective Cohort Study on the Effects and Tolerability of Flutamide in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss with low doses showing good liver tolerance.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Abstracts Pt.30
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia—Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management
Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
research Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
research Endocrine and metabolic comorbidities in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
JSLE patients often have more hormone and metabolism issues, so regular check-ups and preventing obesity can help.
research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Feline Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Local Corticosteroids for Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Local corticosteroids can help with alopecia areata, but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
research An X-traordinary stroke
Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.
research Immunosuppressive therapy in autoimmune disease — A review
Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.
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 Why Do Promising Therapies Stall in Development and How Can We Move Them Forward?
Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Muscle pain in a woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency resolved with testosterone therapy. A case report with 10 years of follow-up
Testosterone therapy improved symptoms in a woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Geriatric Dermatologic Therapy
Elderly skin care needs personalized treatment, early intervention, and integrated psychiatric care.
research Comparison of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide alone and with 5 -fluorouracil for the treatment of keloids
Combining TCA with 5-FU is more effective and safer for treating keloids than TCA alone.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: An Overview
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.
research An ovarian Leydig cell tumor of ultrasound negative in a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hyperandrogenism
A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
research Focal and Generalized Alopecia
The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.