research 25-Year-Old Woman With New-Onset Seizures
A woman's new seizures were caused by a brain tumor likely linked to her past cancer treatment, and choosing safe seizure medications is important for women who can have children.
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30-60 / 1000+ resultsresearch The skin as an endocrine organ
The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
research Serum prolactin and dehydroepiandrosterone concentrations during the summer and winter hair growth cycles of mink (Mustela vison)
Changes in prolactin and DHEA levels are not required for the start of mink hair growth cycles.
research A role for steroid 5 alpha-reductase 1 in vascular remodeling during endometrial decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
research A Role for Steroid 5 alpha-reductase 1 in Vascular Remodelling During Endometrial Decidualisation
The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
research Androgen Receptor Ligands: Agonists and Antagonists
Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.
research Adrenal Disorders and the Paediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications
Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
research Alopecia neoplastica caused by desmoplastic melanoma
A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.
research A case of encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis
The document reports a rare case of ECCL with a new association with optic disc colobomas.
research Refractory shock following ingestion of topical minoxidil solution
A man experienced life-threatening shock after swallowing hair growth solution.
research Side effects of vitamins, amino acids, nutrition, and complementary and alternative medicine
Some vitamins, amino acids, and alternative medicines can cause serious side effects, including bone, muscle, and skin issues, and healthcare professionals should be aware of these risks.
research Systemic lupus erythematosus as a rare cause of hypercalcemia: A case report
Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
research Response
The authors agree they didn't follow the original criteria strictly but found the Ottawa rule effective in all tested patients and suggest it might have wider use.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2016 objectives and design update
The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
research Treatment-resistant giant unilateral Bowen’s disease of the scalp responding to radiotherapy
Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgen
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Oxidative Activity of the Type 2 Isozyme of 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) Predominates in Human Sebaceous Glands
The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
research Biosynthesis of Dihydrotestosterone by a Pathway that Does Not Require Testosterone as an Intermediate in the SZ95 Sebaceous Gland Cell Line
Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Metabolism and skin diseases
Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
research Coats' Plus: A Progressive Familial Syndrome of Bilateral Coats' Disease, Characteristic Cerebral Calcification, Leukoencephalopathy, Slow Pre- and Post-Natal Linear Growth and Defects of Bone Marrow and Integument
Coats' Plus is a genetic disorder with eye abnormalities, brain calcification, poor growth, bone and skin issues, and movement disorders.
research Microsurgical Reconstruction of Extensive Scalp Defects
Microsurgical reconstruction effectively covers complex scalp defects but doesn't improve survival for cancer-related cases.
research Cosmetic aspects of cranial reconstruction
The article concludes that cranial reconstruction should aim for the best aesthetic result, using various techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
research Subject Index
research Hair Restoration
The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
research La clinoïdectomie antérieure extra-durale dans l'abord des méningiomes sus-tentoriels de la base du crâne. À propos d'une série de 142 cas
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
research The role of androgen and androgen receptor in skin-related disorders
Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.
research Modulation of glucocorticoid action and the treatment of type-2 diabetes
Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.