research How should postmenopausal androgen excess be evaluated?
Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
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research Androgens in women
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Differential Diagnosis
The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
research Adrenal Disorders and the Paediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications
Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
research ANTIANDROGEN THERAPY IN DERMATOLOGY
Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
research Hair loss in elderly women
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
research Anticancer effects of metformin on neuroendocrine tumor cells in vitro
Metformin may help treat neuroendocrine tumors.
research Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors against Tumor Microenvironment
Hedgehog pathway inhibitors can treat certain aggressive cancers but face limitations like resistance and side effects.
research Hair loss and hyperprolactinemia in women
Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
research Hair follicle regeneration suppresses Ras-driven oncogenic growth
Hair follicle regeneration may slow tumor growth.
research MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE Hyperandrogenic states in women: pitfalls in laboratory diagnosis
Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
research Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research Hirsutism in the Adolescent Female
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Dermatologic Diseases
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Ovarian Cancer: Incidence, Mechanisms, and Impact Across Treatment Regimens
Improving treatment plans can reduce hair loss and improve life quality for ovarian cancer patients.
research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
research Case Report: Disorder of Sexual Development in a Chinese Crested Dog With XX/XY Leukocyte Chimerism and Mixed Cell Testicular Tumors
A female dog with mixed male and female traits was treated successfully with surgery.
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 Hair follicle tumors in dogs: A report of two cases
Two dogs had different types of hair follicle tumors.
research Pathogenesis and causes of hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research Cutaneous Adverse Events of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Endocrine Tumors: Clinical Features, Mechanisms, and Management Strategies
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.
research SAT-080 An Atypical Adenoma Presenting with Hyperandrogenism: A Rare Case Presentation on a Pituitary Germ Cell Tumor
A rare pituitary tumor in an 18-year-old male caused hormonal issues and vision loss, requiring surgery and further treatment.
research Bilateral ovarian steroid cell tumor in a postmenopausal woman with progressive hyperandrogenism
Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
research Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.
research Head and Neck Melanoma Incidence Trends in the Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Population of the United States and Canada, 1995-2014
Head and neck melanoma cases rose by 51.1% in young males aged 15-39 from 1995 to 2014.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that various hair disorders have different treatments, including medication, surgery, and addressing underlying causes.
research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
research Test With Oral Administration of Clomiphene May Add to Differential Diagnosis of Severe Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women - A Case Report
Clomiphene testing can help find ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women.