research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Virilizing adrenocortical oncocytoma in a toddler
A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
research VITAMIN D DEPENDENT RICKETS TYPE II (VDR-11). RESPONSE TO PROLONGED THERAPY WITH NOCTURNAL CALCIUM INFUSIONS
Nocturnal calcium infusions improved a boy's severe rickets without causing hair loss.
research Brain and muscle Arnt-like protein-1 (BMAL1) controls circadian cell proliferation and susceptibility to UVB-induced DNA damage in the epidermis
BMAL1 controls skin cell growth and UV damage risk, peaking at night.
research Human papillomavirus 60-positive epidermal cyst and wart at a nonpalmoplantar location
HPV 60 may cause cysts and warts on the face, not just hands and feet.
research Comprehensive molecular and cellular studies suggest avian scutate scales are secondarily derived from feathers, and more distant from reptilian scales
Bird scales evolved from feathers, not reptile scales.
research Skin of the Baikal seal (<i>Pusa sibirica</i>, Phocidae): norm and pathology
Baikal seals' skin shows normal adaptations and potential pathologies possibly linked to climate change and a viral pathogen.
research Phenotypic Variability of c.436delC DCAF17 Gene Mutation in Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
research Rare case of recurrent hair in the floor of the mouth
Hair grew in a man's mouth due to a rare condition called heterotopia.
research SEXUAL DIMORPHISM IN MAMMALS
Males and females differ in lifespan, growth, organ size, metabolism, and brain structure, with females generally living longer and maturing earlier.
research Androgenic alopecia in postmenopausal ovarian hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal women due to ovarian hyperthecosis is rare, but removing the ovaries can significantly improve the condition.
research Left Testicular Hypoplasia and Right Cryptorchid Testes Seminoma in a German Shepherd Dog
Testicular abnormalities in dogs should be treated to prevent complications like seminoma.
research Hypersomatotropism in 3 Cats without Concurrent Diabetes Mellitus
Cats can have hypersomatotropism without diabetes, suggesting current diagnosis methods may miss cases.
research Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the right ovary
Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.
research STUDIES ON A SKIN CALCIFYING SYSTEM
Mild skin injury can trigger mineral deposits in rat skin, even without full calciphylactic response.
research Urinary steroids in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research Intradermal adipocytes mediate fibroblast recruitment during skin wound healing
Fat cells help recruit healing cells and build skin structure during wound healing.
research MON-323 Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma Presenting with Mixed Cushing's and Virilization Syndrome along with Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli
Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
research An ovarian Leydig cell tumor of ultrasound negative in a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hyperandrogenism
A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
research THU646 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Secondary To Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor
A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.
research Folliculosebaceous Cystic Hamartoma with Spindle Cell Lipomatous and Neural Components
A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
research A Unique Case of Trichorrhexis Nodosa—"Bamboo Hairs"
A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
research SUN-332 A Rare Case Of Hereditary 1,25 (OH)2D Resistant Rickets
A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requires high doses of calcium and vitamin D for management.
research Ichthyosis vulgaris involving the scalp area affected by androgenetic alopecia.
research P131 Menstrual irregularity in hirsute women
Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
research Arthroderma vanbreuseghemiiinfection in three family members with kerion and tinea corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
research Conditional knock out of N-WASP in keratinocytes causes skin barrier defects and atopic dermatitis-like inflammation
N-WASP is essential for healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
research Immortalized Rat Whisker Dermal Papilla Cells Cooperate with Mouse Immature Hair Follicle Buds to Activate Type IV Procollagenases in Collagen Matrix Coculture: Correlation with Ability to Promote Hair Follicle Development in Nude Mouse Grafts
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research Haplotypes spanning centromeric regions reveal persistence of large blocks of archaic DNA
Humans have ancient DNA from Neanderthals and other lineages in their chromosomes, affecting traits and evolution.