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A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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research Serum C-19 steroid sulphates in females with clinical hyperandrogenism
Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
research Effects of Androgen Treatment on Growth in Patients with 5-α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency
Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.
research Disorders in Male Sexual Differentiation Due to 5α-Reductase-2 Deficiency
5α-reductase-2 deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia at birth and affects male sexual development, but individuals often develop male characteristics at puberty.
research Mayo Clinic office visit. Female-pattern hair loss. An interview with Rochelle Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Rochelle Torgerson says female-pattern hair loss is often hereditary, starts after puberty, and can be slowed with treatments like Minoxidil. It can also indicate other health issues.
research La clinoïdectomie antérieure extra-durale dans l'abord des méningiomes sus-tentoriels de la base du crâne. À propos d'une série de 142 cas
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
research Current understanding of androgenetic alopecia. Part II: clinical aspects and treatment.
Androgenetic alopecia affects many people, impacting quality of life, and treatment focuses on reversing hair follicle miniaturization.
research Familial Sexual Precocity
Familial sexual precocity in girls may be more common than previously thought.
research An Unusual Cause of Primary Amenorrhea
The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
research Marie‐Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 18-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hereditary hair loss condition, despite no family history.
research PCOS in Adolescents—Ongoing Riddles in Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing and treating PCOS in teenagers is difficult, and the focus is on lifestyle changes and medication to improve health and prevent future issues.
research SUN-069 A 14 Year Old Female with Primary Amenorrhea
A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.
research Criteria for Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during Adolescence: Literature Review
Diagnose PCOS in teens using irregular periods and high androgen levels, not ultrasound.
research Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides masquerading as alopecia areata
Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
research Ectopic Adrenal Rests in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia as a Cause of Androgen Excess after Adrenalectomy Detected by Pelvic Venous Sampling
Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.
research Werner′s syndrome
Werner's syndrome causes early aging and increases cancer risk, requiring early diagnosis and symptom management.
research Effectiveness of short term canrenone treatment in idiopathic hirsutism.
Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.
research Diagnosis and Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss is common, worsens with age, and requires long-term treatment to manage.
research Management of adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome
SPIOMET therapy may be a promising alternative to oral contraceptives for treating adolescent PCOS.
research Topics in Adolescent Dermatology
Adolescents face skin and hair issues due to hormonal changes, needing informed care beyond social media advice.
research Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome with Unique Unreported Previous Findings
Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome can include unique symptoms like liver issues and low growth hormone.
research Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Early and aggressive treatment with individualized care plans is crucial for managing pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.
research [Evaluation of vitamin B6 and calcium pantothenate effectiveness on hair growth from clinical and trichographic aspects for treatment of diffuse alopecia in women].
Vitamin B6 reduced hair loss in women with diffuse alopecia, but calcium pantothenate had no clear positive effect.
research Androgens and human hair growth
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
research Cultured dermal papilla cells from androgen-dependent human hair follicles (e.g. beard) contain more androgen receptors than those from non-balding areas of scalp
Beard hair follicles have more androgen receptors than non-balding scalp hair follicles.
research Androgenetic alopecia: An autosomal dominant disorder
Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
research Decreased Androgen Receptor Gene Methylation in Premature Pubarche: A Novel Pathogenetic Mechanism?
Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Early Detection in the Adolescent
Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.
research Endocrinologic Aspects of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa/Acne inversa: an endocrine skin disorder?
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.