42 citations
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
2 citations
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December 2018 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” The dog recovered from hypothyroidism and regrew its hair after two months of treatment.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
21 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Some people with lichen planus pigmentosus might later develop frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Patients with one autoimmune disease should be checked for other autoimmune disorders.
64 citations
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May 1981 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A possible link exists between hair follicle abnormalities, hair loss, and muscle weakness.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” Injecting steroids like Triamcinolone Acetonide for skin treatments can cause Cushing's Syndrome.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inhibiting PDE8A may help treat hair loss by boosting fat cell growth and hair regeneration.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” New treatments targeting insulin, blood flow, and inflammation could improve hormone-related hair conditions with fewer side effects.
September 2025 in “Cureus” GLP-1 receptor agonists may cause hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Early detection, consistent management, and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing HAIR-AN syndrome effectively.
175 citations
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January 2020 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
January 2023 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” Hyperandrogenism is a common hormonal disorder in women, often linked to PCOS.
14 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
20 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” The book explains how excess male hormones can affect various conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cushing's disease.
39 citations
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October 1967 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Transplanted stem cells from hair follicles significantly boosted hair growth and normalized follicles in certain mice.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A toddler with unusual hypothyroidism symptoms improved with levothyroxine treatment.
96 citations
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
7 citations
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December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid therapy effectively manage Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia symptoms but have limitations.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
42 citations
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical thyroid hormones may boost hair growth.
27 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” IGF-1 affects hair loss and could be a potential treatment.
29 citations
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The patient had paraneoplastic pemphigus without mucosal involvement.
19 citations
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June 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.