research The Value of Androgen Measures for Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in an Unselected Population
Androgen measurements are mostly unnecessary for diagnosing PCOS, except in women with menstrual issues.
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research Hyperandrogenism in Women: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that more research is needed to create suitable diagnostic criteria and understand PCOS in Korean women, and genetics may allow for personalized treatment.
research Severe Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in a 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
research Pattern of Hyperandrogenemia in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Free testosterone is the most common hormone marker in PCOS, and age affects DHEAS levels.
research Management of women with hirsutism in Kosovo
A holistic approach, including medical treatments, lifestyle changes, and mental health support, is crucial for managing hirsutism in women.
research A Very Rare Reason for Hyperandrogenism: Adrenal Tumor Case
A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
research Idiopathic unilateral facial hirsutism
A woman had unusual hair growth on one side of her chin without a known cause.
research A STUDY ON CLINICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH HIRSUTISM
Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.
research Age-dependent endocrine disorders involved in the pathogenesis of refractory acne in women
Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Pharmacology of different progestogens: the special case of drospirenone
Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
research Trichoscopy of alopecia areata: An update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
research Are the cutaneous manifestations during or due to SARS-CoV-2 infection/COVID-19 frequent or not? Revision of possible pathophysiologic mechanisms
Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.
research CHRONIC TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM
Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.
research Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) as an Early Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.
research Post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
research Modulatory role of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E on skin health, immunity, microbiome, and diseases
Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
research Trichoscopy (hair and scalp videodermoscopy) in the healthy female. Method standardization and norms for measurable parameters
Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
research The Role of Medical Language in Changing Public Perceptions of Illness
Medical terms make new health issues seem more serious but don't affect views on well-known conditions.
research The Histopathology of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.
research An investigation of vitamin D status in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and more inflammation, suggesting vitamin D might be involved in the condition.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Cutaneous Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
research Carriers of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Are Not at Increased Risk for Hyperandrogenism*
People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.
research Immune modulation of hair follicle regeneration
Immune cells help regulate hair growth, and better understanding this can improve hair loss treatments.
research Trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata and their relation to disease activity, severity and clinical subtype in T urkish patients
Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
research Male pattern baldness and its association with coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis
Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Clinical Approach to the Patient With Alopecia
Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.