January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
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March 2018 in “Medicine” A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology” Canine hypothyroidism can be linked to diabetes, requiring thorough testing for proper diagnosis.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An AI photographic device effectively tracked hair growth improvements in women treated for hair loss.
March 2016 in “Indian Journal Of Applied Research” 16.60% of patients had hypothyroidism, more common in females and those over 50.
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” About half the patients treated with capecitabine and docetaxel developed severe hand-foot syndrome.
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March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Leg hair can be used for eyelash transplants, resulting in fuller lashes with less maintenance.
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November 2013 in “Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy” Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors like temperature and nutrition affect hair growth, with humans showing seasonal hair growth differences.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” The article suggests that the belief in common postpartum hair loss lacks sufficient evidence and may be overestimated.
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July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health” Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
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April 2002 in “The American Journal of Medicine” The document concludes that early diagnosis of Balint's syndrome is crucial for effective treatment and that understanding drug interactions, like between ritonavir and statins, is important for patient care.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are complex eating disorders with increasing incidence among young females, significant morbidity, and varying mortality rates, requiring more research for better treatment.
December 2024 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Ayurvedic treatments may help reduce hypothyroidism symptoms.
April 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Ayurvedic treatment improved symptoms and reduced TSH levels in a hypothyroidism patient.
February 2023 in “Indian journal of private psychiatry/Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry” Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
January 2021 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency causing hair loss in women.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
July 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.
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April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Most hypothyroid patients experience dry skin and swelling.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” JSLE patients often have more hormone and metabolism issues, so regular check-ups and preventing obesity can help.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that hair shedding happens mostly when new hair is growing and involves a unique process.
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November 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.