research Unwanted Facial Hair: Effects and Solutions
Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
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research Hypertrichosis as a Side Effect of Inhaled Steroids in Children
Inhaled steroids in children may cause excessive hair growth and not always go away after stopping the medication.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Females: Diagnosis and Treatment
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
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 Hirsutism
The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
research Update: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
research Association of Estrogen Receptor Gene Variants (ESR1 and ESR2) with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Tunisia
Certain gene variants in estrogen receptors are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, mainly affecting metabolism, in Tunisian women.
research New Treatments of Hyperandrogenism and Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
research Epidemiology and Management of Acne in Adult Women
Many adult women suffer from persistent or late-onset acne, and while various treatments exist, finding the right one can be challenging.
research Digit Ratio 2D:4D as an Indicator for Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.
research A Rare Case of an Androgen-Producing Stromal Luteoma of the Ovary in a Postmenopausal Woman, Diagnosed by Selective Venous Blood Sampling
Doctors used a special blood sampling technique to diagnose a woman's rare ovarian tumor that was producing male hormones.
research Adrenal Cortex Tumors and Hyperplasias
Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
research Recognizing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.
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.
research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues: Conditions, Diagnosis, and Systemic Implications
The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
research Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris
Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
research Pathogenesis and Causes of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research The Case of the Elusive Androgen
The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Urinary Androgens Provide Additional Evidence Related to Metabolism and Are Correlated With Serum Androgens in Girls
The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
research Androgen Excess: A Hallmark of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.
research Ovarian Hemangioma With Stromal Luteinization
The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
research Controversies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
research Androgen Effects on the Skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research Corticotropin Releasing Factor-1 Receptor Antagonism Associated With Favorable Outcomes of Male Reproductive Health Biochemical Parameters
Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
research Plasma Levels of C19 Steroid Glucuronides in Pre-Menopausal Women with Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher levels of certain steroids, which can be reduced by treatment.
research Untreated Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Presenting with Severe Androgenic Alopecia
Untreated Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia can cause severe hair loss due to high androgen levels.
research Iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome in a Patient With Salt-Wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved after adjusting her medication to prevent Cushing's syndrome symptoms.