research Progestogen-only pill associates with false-positive aldosterone/renin ratio screening test
The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
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research Study on Changes of 19 Steroids in Plasma From 9 Diagnosed Patients With P450 Oxidoreductase Deficiency
Certain hormone levels can help diagnose P450 oxidoreductase deficiency.
research Dietary Habits in Japanese Patients with Alopecia Areata
High retinol intake may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Prevalence of hyperandrogenemia in the polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosed by the National Institutes of Health 1990 criteria
Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.
research Baricitinib Provides Higher Efficacy in Adolescents Relative to Adults With Alopecia Areata Despite More Severe Disease at Baseline: 36-Week Outcomes From BRAVE-AA Trials
Baricitinib works better in adolescents than adults for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Anchor Scalp Reduction
Both ASR I and ASR II are effective scalp reduction techniques, with ASR I creating finer scars and ASR II removing more bald area and reducing stretch-back.
research Hyperandrogenemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, characteristics and association with body mass index
High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
research Health-related quality of life and gender roles in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review
PCOS negatively affects self-esteem and social functioning in adolescent girls.
research Síndrome de ovario poliquístico: la distancia anogenital como marcador del entorno androgénico prenatal y revisión y comparación de los criterios diagnósticos
Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.
research Validation and clinical relevance of a novel scalp coverage scoring method
The new scalp coverage scoring method accurately measures hair loss and growth in men.
research Effectiveness and safety of standard chemotherapy in older patients with ovarian cancer: a retrospective analysis by age group and treatment regimen
Older ovarian cancer patients live longer and tolerate weekly chemotherapy better than three-weekly treatments.
research Dermoscopy Is the Crucial Step for Proper Outcome Prospection When Treating Androgenetic Alopecia with the Regenera® Protocol: A Score Proposal
Dermoscopy improves accuracy in predicting treatment success for androgenetic alopecia with the Regenera® protocol.
research Case Report: A Virilizing Adrenal Oncocytoma
A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.
research Optical coherence tomography examination of hair
OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
research Surrogate end-points or primary outcomes in clinical trials in women with polycystic ovary syndrome?
The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.
research A RARE ENCOUNTER
Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
research Relationship Between Steroid Hormones and Metabolic Profile in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Represented with Postmenopasal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research 584 Transcriptomic analysis to identify protective dermal papilla signature in occipital scalp
The research found genes that may protect certain scalp cells from hair loss.
research Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
research Assessment of quality of life and self‐esteem in male patients with androgenetic alopecia before and after hair transplantation
Hair transplantation significantly improves quality of life and self-esteem in men with hair loss.
research Low quality of life and high HSS‐29 scores reflect the risk of loss to follow‐up: a study in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Low quality of life and high HSS-29 scores increase risk of losing patients during treatment.
research The interplay of oxidative stress and immune dysfunction in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive review
Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.
research The influence of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) on the ovarian production of androgens in a context of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) – preliminary results
High levels of fatty acids are linked to increased androgen production and inflammation in women with PCOS, which may affect IVF outcomes.
research Associated Factors of Quality of Life in Adult Female Acne Coexisting with Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome using the Dermatology Life Quality Index
Acne and hair loss in women can greatly lower their quality of life, but having polycystic ovarian syndrome does not.
research Characterizing clinical and hormonal profiles of acne in north African women with polycystic ovary syndrome
research The Relationship Between Depression Levels and Suicide Risk in Pediatric Patients with Alopecia Areata and the Oxidant-Antioxidant Balance
Oxidative stress may play a role in alopecia areata, but depression and suicide risk are similar to healthy peers.
research COLLAB: A Global Survey of Clinical and Laboratory Assessment in Alopecia Areata by Hair Specialists
Hair specialists vary in testing for alopecia areata, highlighting the need for standard guidelines.
research Association of AR rs6152G/A gene polymorphism with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women
A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
research Association of Androgen Receptor CAG Repeat Length with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in an Iranian Female Population
CAG repeat length in the AR gene is not linked to PCOS risk in Iranian women.