research MC4R variants rs12970134 and rs17782313 are associated with obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients in the Western region of Saudi Arabia
Certain MC4R gene variants are linked to higher BMI in obese women with PCOS but do not cause PCOS.
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research The preventive effect of vitamin D3 on radiation-induced hair toxicity in a rat model
Vitamin D3 may protect rat hair follicles from radiation damage.
research Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) and PPAR agonists: the ‘future’ in dermatology therapeutics?
PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
research Vitiliginous lesions during contact immunotherapy for alopecia in a patient with autoimmune thyroiditis
Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgen
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research The aetiopathogenesis of acne vulgaris - what's new?
Acne is caused by multiple factors including oil production, bacteria, inflammation, and possibly diet and environment.
research Clinical and genetic findings in a Chinese family with VDR-associated hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
research Vitiligo: A comprehensive overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Extraskeletal actions of vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
research THE RELATION BETWEEN VITILIGO AND OTHER AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
research Disruption of the hedgehog signaling pathway contributes to the hair follicle cycling deficiency in Vdr knockout mice
Mice without Vitamin D receptors have hair growth problems because of issues in the hedgehog signaling pathway.
research A Rare association of Mauriac syndrome and Van-Wyk Grumbach syndrome found in a young Saudi girl with poorly controlled type 1 Diabetes and Hypothyroidism: A Case Report and Brief literature review
A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
research Kadın Olgularda Yaygın Saç Kaybı ve Eşlik Eden Bulgular
Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
research Finasteride versus cyproterone acetate-estrogen regimens in the treatment of hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
research SAT-510 Association of Myotonic Dystrophy with Autoimmune Endocrinopathies and Thyroid Carcinoma
A patient with myotonic dystrophy had several autoimmune disorders and thyroid cancer, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
research Evaluation of Serum Levels of Nesfatin-1 and Insulin resistance in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Insulin resistance and nesfatin-1 are linked to acne severity.
research Vitamin D metabolism and function in the skin
Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
research Vitamin D and the skin: Physiology and pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
research Nongenomic effects of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 on cartilage formation deduced from comparisons between Cyp27b1 and Vdr knockout mice
1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.
research Vitamin D and the skin: Focus on a complex relationship: A review
Vitamin D is important for skin health and may affect conditions like psoriasis and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand its role fully.
research Cardiovascular risk markers and thyroid status in young Indian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A case-control study
Young Indian women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease, not linked to thyroid function but to higher levels of certain fats and homocysteine.
research Topographical and developmental studies on target sites of 1,25 (OH2) vitamin D3 in skin
Vitamin D3 affects cell differentiation in specific skin areas.
research The acne hormones
Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research Vitamin B-Complex and its Relationship with the Health of Vegetarian People
Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
research Inositol versus Metformin administration in polycystic ovary syndrome patients
Inositol was more effective than Metformin in treating symptoms of PCOS in women.
research Haarausfall vom weiblichen Typ . Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss affects crown, increases with age, and has limited treatments.
research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.