research Hirsutism: diagnosis and treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
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research A rational approach to the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome during adolescence
Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
research Síndrome do ovário policístico: abordagem dermatológica
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.
research In vitro hypoglycemic effects of unripe and ripe fruits of Musa sapientum
Unripe and ripe bananas can help lower blood sugar levels.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene in four patients with hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets
Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
research The effects of lovastatin on conventional medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms with finasteride
Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
research Comparison of quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata
Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.
research Clinical and histological study of permanent alopecia after bone marrow transplantation
Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
research The value of trichoscopy in the differential diagnosis of scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus
Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.
research Physical methods for topical skin drug delivery: concepts and applications
New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
research Ovarian Leydig cell tumor in a post-menopausal patient with severe hyperandrogenism
An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.
research Perda pilosa por líquen plano pilar após transplante capilar: relato de dois casos e revisão da literatura
Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
research lncRNA H19 acts as a ceRNA to regulate the expression of CTGF by targeting miR-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome
H19 may help cause PCOS by affecting CTGF levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CONTEMPORARY HUMAN HAIR COMPOSITION AND MORPHOLOGY
Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
research Síndrome do nevo de Becker
The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.
research Monilethrix: a typical case report with microscopic and dermatoscopic findings
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
research Clouston syndrome associated with eccrine syringofibroadenoma
Clouston Syndrome can be linked to rare sweat gland tumors.
research The 5alpha-reductase type 1, but not type 2, gene is expressed in anagen hairs plucked from the vertex area of the scalp of hirsute women and normal individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus: diagnosis and therapeutic challenge
Managing frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus is challenging due to resistant hair loss and skin discoloration.
research Alopecia universalis during treatment with leflunomide and adalimumab - Case report
A patient lost all their hair while on rheumatoid arthritis medication.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp successfully treated with oral prednisone and topical tacrolimus
Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.
research Current aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome: A literature review
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in women, linked to increased risk of metabolic and heart diseases, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
research Use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia
Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia, avoiding unnecessary treatments.
research Lupus erythematosus: considerations about clinical, cutaneous and therapeutic aspects
Lupus treatment requires a combination of drugs and therapies, with research needed for new options.
research Trichotillomania: a case report with clinical and dermatoscopic differential diagnosis with alopecia areata
Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.
research CLINICAL AND NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS IN OBESE WOMEN DURING THE FIRST YEAR AFTER ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS
The surgery effectively promoted and maintained weight loss in obese women during the first year.
research Chilblains in Turkey: a case-control study
Low BMI and cold exposure increase the risk of chilblains.
research Psoriatic scarring alopecia
A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
research Follicular red dots: a normal trichoscopy feature in patients with pigmentary disorders?
Follicular red dots may be a normal feature seen in people with less skin pigmentation, not necessarily indicating a scalp disorder.
research Post-COVID-19 syndrome among hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a cohort study assessing patients 6 and 12 months after hospital discharge
Many hospitalized COVID-19 patients still have symptoms like fatigue and hair loss up to a year later, especially older, lower-income individuals with other health issues.