research Development of a novel, clinically-relevant model for investigating factors that stimulate human hair growth
Testosterone stimulates growth in intermediate hair follicles, but this can be blocked by cyproterone acetate.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ectopic sebaceous gland: a developmental anomaly
A 21-year-old had a rare developmental anomaly with a misplaced sebaceous gland in a hair follicle.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
research Hair Transplantation to Restore Pubic Area
Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a woman's pubic hair, improving her appearance and satisfaction.
research Hyperandrogenism and woman's sexual function
Hyperandrogenism does not affect young women's sexual function.
research Highlights
Acne is not a key diagnostic feature for PCOS, postadolescent men with acne may have insulin resistance, melanoma patients often have few moles, tumor size in CSCC indicates higher risk of serious outcomes, and hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to higher risk of heart problems and death.
research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series
Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.
research Ectopic hair on the glans penis
A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen hormonal therapy in a male patient
A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.
research Hairy Pinnae after Orchiectomy and Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer: Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis of the Ears
A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.
research Hair growth and androgen responses in hirsute women treated with continuous cyproterone acetate and cyclical ethinyl oestradiol
The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State Clinical Review: Guide to the Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Part 1
The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
research Central precocious puberty secondary to peripheral precocious puberty due to a pineal germ cell tumor: a case and review of literature
A pineal tumor caused a boy's early puberty, which changed from peripheral to central after treatment.
research 5116 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
research Hormonal Evaluation of Hyperandrogenism in Women
The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
research Hiperandrogenismo tras la menopausia
A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
research Prenatal Androgenization of Ewes as a Model of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
research Occurrence of Klinefelter Syndrome Mosaic 45,X/46,XY/47,XXY/48,XXYY/48,XXXY and Primary Hyperparathyroidism
A man with both Klinefelter syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism showed a rare combination of symptoms and genetic patterns.
research Hirsutism and acne in polycystic ovary syndrome
Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society criteria for the polycystic ovary syndrome: the complete task force report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Defective Expression of the Gap Junction Protein Pannexin-1 Channel Contributes to the Formation of PCOS-Realted Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher levels of the protein Pannexin-1 may play a role in hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Substantial Sex-Dependent Differences in the Response of Human Scalp Hair Follicles to Estrogen Stimulation In Vitro Advocate Gender-Tailored Management of Female Versus Male Pattern Balding
research DERMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN TRANSGENDER PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Transgender individuals face unique skin issues, often due to hormone therapy, requiring specialized and stigma-free dermatologic care.
research A rare case of Leydig cell tumor resulting in female pattern hair loss
research Expression of Concern: Treatment of hirsutism by finasteride and flutamide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The article's findings are uncertain and should be viewed with caution.
research Frequency of androgenic alopecia in patients presenting with polycystic ovarian syndrome at tertiary care hospital Karachi.
Many women with PCOS have hair loss, linked to age, hirsutism, sleep issues, and smoking.