research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
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research Obesity and female androgenic alopecia: A cause and an effect?
Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
research Transfer of peanut allergy from donor to recipient after liver transplant
Peanut allergies can be transferred through organ transplants.
research Investigation on antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-cancerous activity of Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan against cervical cancer cell line
Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan could be an effective cervical cancer treatment with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
research Alopecia in preexisting autoimmune thyroid disease in family medicine practice: can hyperprolactinemia induce hair loss? A case report
High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.
research NEW YORK DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The document discusses various challenging skin conditions and their treatments.
research 837 From genotoxic stresses to skin damage: Distinct, novel mechanisms of skin and hair damage in chemo/radiation therapy
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
research Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity in hair follicle, a prognostic marker of response to the minoxidil treatment in patients with androgenetic alopecia: a review
Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
research Eruptive vellus hair cysts: an original case occurring in twins
Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
research Pityriasis rubra pilaris unveiling a case of a new onset hepatitis C infection
A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.
research Advances in male hormone substitution therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research Erythema multiforme in a Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii) calf, clinical case report
A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
research Summary of the Recommendations on Sexual Dysfunctions in Women
Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.
research Pathobiology questions raised by telogen effluvium and trichodynia in COVID‐19 patients
COVID-19 may cause hair loss and scalp pain due to inflammation and changes in hair follicle receptors, but these symptoms typically resolve in 2 to 4 months.
research Systemic dexpanthenol as a novel treatment for female pattern hair loss
Dexpanthenol improves hair growth and satisfaction in women without side effects.
research Metabolic syndrome in androgenetic alopecia patients; Is serum regulated on activation, normal T‐cell expressed and secreted the missing link?
Possible link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, with RANTES as a potential clue.
research Clinical Evaluation of Women Presenting with Low Libido and Determination of Whether Androgen Therapy Might Be Appropriate
Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.
research Good efficacy achieved by telitacicept in treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus with alopecia areata
Telitacicept effectively improved hair regrowth in a woman with lupus and alopecia.
research Hyperandrogénie féminine
The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
research Data-driven analysis to understand long COVID using electronic health records from the RECOVER initiative
Long COVID patients have more health issues than non-infected people.
research ANIFROLUMAB IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LUPUS HEADACHES: A CASE REPORT
Anifrolumab effectively improved lupus headaches in a patient unresponsive to other treatments.
research THE HEART OF IT ALL: DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY AS THE INITIAL PRESENTATION OF ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME
Middle-aged women with dilated cardiomyopathy should be screened for antiphospholipid syndrome.
research LUNG IS A BATTLEFIELD: DIFFUSE ALVEOLAR HEMORRHAGE IN ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME
Early recognition and a team approach are crucial for managing diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in antiphospholipid syndrome.
research THE UNMET NEEDS OF LUPUS PATIENTS: CREATING VISIBILITY AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN THEIR JOURNEY
Lupus patients in Ghana face healthcare challenges, and the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation is working to improve awareness and support.
research Alopecia areata: An update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
research Loose Anagen Hair as a Cause of Hereditary Hair Loss in Children
Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
research Revisiting hyper- and hypo-androgenism by tandem mass spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Misdiagnosis as asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy and CMV-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
research Dengue-associated telogen effluvium: A report of 14 patients
Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
research Clinical and immunological characteristics of 56 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Uganda
SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.