research The biochemical and phenotypic characterization of females homozygous for 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency.
Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.
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research 7745 Hirsutism in young girls: Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Childhood: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
Diagnosing and treating PCOS in young people is difficult.
research LC-MS/MS-based reference intervals for hair cortisol in healthy children
Hair cortisol levels change with age, starting high at birth, decreasing until age 6, then rising to adult levels by age 18.
research Linear hair growth rates in preschool children
research Developmental origin of polycystic ovary syndrome - a hypothesis
The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.
research Severe impact of late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia on gender identity, sexual orientation and function: case report and review of the literature
Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.
research Evidence for Increased 5α-Reductase Activity During Early Childhood in Daughters of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.
research Male pseudohermaphroditism due to 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency: Studies on the natural history of the defect and effect of androgens on gender role
Individuals with this condition often develop male traits and identities at puberty despite being raised as females.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in adolescents: an update
The document concludes that PCOS in teenagers is hard to diagnose, influenced by various factors, and should be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.
research SUN-LB2 Undescended Testicle and Short Stature as Manifestation of Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome a Report From Saudi Arabia
Early diagnosis of PSIS can lead to normal height with growth hormone and testosterone treatment.
research Early vs Delayed Transurethral Surgery in Acute Urinary Retention: Does Timing Make a Difference?
research Short anagen hair with persistent synchronized pattern of scalp hair growth
A boy had unusual synchronized hair growth with short active growth phases, not fitting known hair disorders.
research Acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy
A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in teenagers is a complex condition linked to genetics and environment, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance, and is treated with lifestyle changes and medication.
research PMON319 A Pure Androgen Secreting Adrenal - Cortical Tumor in a 13 Year Old Female
A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.
research HIGH DEVELOPMENTAL AGE AND POOR HAIR MULTI-ELEMENT PROFILE IN A 3.75-YEAR-OLD GIRL − DIFFERENTIAL RATES IN SHAPING OF BODY ORGAN GROWTH
A 3.75-year-old girl showed that different body organs can grow at different rates.
research Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency and Androgen Activation Before and After Puberty
In STSD patients, the body compensates for low androgen levels by increasing another enzyme's activity.
research Hormonal Profile of Men with Premature Balding
Men with early balding often have hormone levels similar to women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Male pattern baldness and the risk of prostate cancer
Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
research Disorders of sex development (DSD) 46.XY due to type 2 5-α reductase deficiency in three siblings: Case report from a low-resource setting
Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
research Supplementary Figure 2 from Male-Pattern Vertex Baldness Trajectories, Chest Hair Patterns, and Odds of Overall and Aggressive Prostate Cancer
research Baldness, acne and testicular germ cell tumours
Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.
research A study of the Geheimratsacken angle as predictor for early diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in adolescent population
research Aktuelle Übersicht zur androgenetischen Alopezie bei Kindern und Jugendlichen
Pediatric androgenetic alopecia is under-recognized, but treatments like minoxidil and finasteride may help.
research Adolescent androgenic alopecia.
Teen hair loss is common, can be caused by genetics or health issues, and can be diagnosed and treated.
research Challenges in the Diagnosis of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report
Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.
research BH02 (P25): Assessing the clinicophenotypic characteristics and metabolic changes in males with early‐onset androgenetic alopecia and altered hormonal profile: a comparative cross‐sectional study
research Abstract 14
A 15-year-old girl with rare reproductive disorders received hormone therapy to develop secondary sexual traits, but infertility persisted.
research Gonadal Function Abnormalities in Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia causes hormone issues and delayed puberty due to testicular failure.