research The Effect of Anti-Androgens on the Response of Rat Preputial Glands to Testosterone*
New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.
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research Two diagnoses become one? Rare case report of anorexia nervosa and Cushing’s syndrome
A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
research Omeprazole-induced hypertrichosis in two children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research Melatonin in the skin: synthesis, metabolism and functions
Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.
research Hypothyroidism in Thyroid Carcinoma Follow-up: Orlistat May Inhibit the Absorption of Thyroxine
Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.
research Dissecting hair breakage in alopecia areata: the central role of dysregulated cysteine homeostasis
Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
research Spontaneous fertility in a male patient with testotoxicosis despite suppression of FSH levels
A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.
research CASE OF EARLY PUBERTAL DEVELOPMENT IN A 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL: CONSIDERING RARE PERIPHERAL CAUSES
A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty in a 3-year-old girl.
research The effect of gonadoliberin analog treatment in precocious puberty on polycystic ovarian syndrome prevalence in adulthood
Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.
research Segmental hair analysis - a retrospective testosterone diary?
Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.
research The laboratory in the multidisciplinary diagnosis of differences or disorders of sex development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin
Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
research Dermatological history and examination
A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
research 133 TIME LAGS BETWEEN VARIOUS MATURITY MEASURES AND SPERMACRCHE
Certain maturity signs appear before and after the first release of sperm in boys.
research Androgen receptors and their biology
Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
research Melatonin membrane receptors in peripheral tissues: Distribution and functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
research Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH is the Best and, Oftentimes, Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care
TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.
research Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
research Current evaluation of amenorrhea
The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
research Current evaluation of amenorrhea
Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research Polymorphisms in androgen and estrogen receptor genes: effects on male aging
Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Hypothyroidism in dogs is usually caused by immune system issues or gland atrophy, affects middle-aged purebreds most, and is treatable with medication.
research The effect of experimental hypothyroidism on the skin of adult male albino rats and the therapeutic role of topical triiodothyronine
Hypothyroidism harms rat skin, but topical triiodothyronine may help improve it.
research The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in women with prediabetes compared with normoglycemic women
Women with prediabetes may have a higher risk of PCOS-like changes, especially if they have impaired glucose tolerance.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
research Iatrogenic androgen and estrogen excess in a postmenopausal woman presenting with facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism
A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.