research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hirsutism, Male Pattern Baldness, and Acne in a 60-Year-Old Woman
Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
research Synthetic hair implantations continue; serious complications result
Synthetic hair implants are dangerous and can cause severe infections.
research Can Pension Funds Partially Manage Longevity Risk by Investing in a Longevity Megafund?
Investing in a longevity megafund can help pension funds reduce longevity risk.
research Aldosterone- and cortisol-cosecreting adrenal adenoma, ovarian hyperthecosis and breast cancer
The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.
research Hyperandrogenemia in an ethnically heterogeneous cohort of Midwestern United States diabetic gestations
Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.
research Hirsutism
research Albendazole-induced anagen effluvium
A woman experienced rapid hair loss after taking albendazole, but it started to improve when she stopped the medication.
research LBMON232 A Hairy Situation: Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumor As A Rare Cause Of Hyperandrogenism
A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone and excess hair in a woman, which was resolved after tumor removal.
research Crash Dieter's Hair Loss
Rapid weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back.
research 7745 Hirsutism in young girls, Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
research Endocrine control of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Omeprazole-induced hypertrichosis in two children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research Association of biochemical hyperandrogenism with type 2 diabetes and obesity in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.
research Introduction to the Special Issue on Hair Restoration
Hair restoration surgeries increased significantly in the early 1990s, with a focus on natural-looking results and various techniques tailored to individual needs.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society criteria for the polycystic ovary syndrome: the complete task force report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Pituitary Macroprolactinoma with Mildly Elevated Serum Prolactin: Hook Effect.
The man's symptoms improved and the tumor shrank after treatment with cabergoline.
research Angiogenesis: a Dynamic Balance of Stimulators and Inhibitors
Angiogenesis can be controlled by balancing stimulators like VPF/VEGF and inhibitors like TSP.
research Anagen effluvium in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
A child on life support experienced rapid hair loss due to severe illness affecting hair growth.
research An Assessment of Quality-of-Life Following Tissue Expansion in Pediatric Patients
Tissue expansion surgery generally improves quality of life in children, especially for scars and alopecia.
research “In-Flu-Enza and Out-Flew Hair:” Post-Epidemic Health and theImportance of the History of Epidemics
Incorporating epidemic history into medical education is crucial to better address post-epidemic health challenges.
research 880 Divergent trends in acne vulgaris interest and research a decade of lost face value in the United States
Interest in acne is rising, but research funding has significantly decreased.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
research Expression of Cyclooxygenase Isozymes During Morphogenesis and Cycling of Pelage Hair Follicles in Mouse Skin: Precocious Onset of the First Catagen Phase and Alopecia upon Cyclooxygenase-2 Overexpression
Overexpression of COX-2 causes early hair loss in mice, but can be prevented with a COX-2 inhibitor.
research Definition of hyperandrogenism
The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.
research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research Editorial
research Absence of Prostatic Growth in Large Cohort of Adult Female Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia showed no prostatic growth.
research Evidence based medicine: a movement in crisis?
Evidence-based medicine needs improvement to better tailor treatments to individual patients.
research Bibbidi bobbidi bald: Two “hairowing” tales of Princess Package hairstyles
Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.