6 citations
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May 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Acne and other skin conditions can indicate internal diseases like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and early treatment can prevent long-term issues.
11 citations
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January 1973 in “BMJ” Primary hypothyroidism can mimic pituitary failure but improves with hormone therapy.
32 citations
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January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Case reports in endocrinology” An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
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May 2002 in “PubMed” The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Elderly patients with frailty should be checked for hypopituitarism, as treatment can greatly improve their health and lifespan.
11 citations
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
11 citations
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August 2014 in “PubMed” Women with acne often have higher levels of male hormones and are more likely to be overweight, both of which can make acne worse.
18 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.
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October 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses” Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.
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December 2004 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology”
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November 2015 in “European medical journal” Acne is common and can be linked to various systemic health conditions and syndromes.
February 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” GLP-1 receptor agonists can cause skin reactions, facial fat loss, and hair loss, but may help with wound healing and skin conditions.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
August 2023 in “Dermatology reports” A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
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June 2005 in “Annals of oncology” Cetuximab can cause excessive eyelash growth.
March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
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September 2000 in “Journal of dermatology” A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
21 citations
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September 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Growth hormone therapy can improve growth in Netherton syndrome patients with growth hormone deficiency.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Childhood growth hormone deficiency can be accurately diagnosed using gene expression data and random forest analysis.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
32 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Increased hair growth after a cast is temporary and harmless.
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June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.
20 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Newborn acne may be linked to family history of high male hormone levels.
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June 1997 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The treatment successfully lowered testosterone levels and reduced symptoms.