December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
July 1996 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” The book is a valuable reference on androgenic disorders for professionals but not suitable for laypeople or medical students.
March 2018 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Hair loss linked to prostate enlargement; stress and family history important factors.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
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May 2022 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
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April 1992 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher levels of certain steroids, which can be reduced by treatment.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Cow placenta extract may help hair grow by increasing a growth factor but is less effective than minoxidil.
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April 2020 in “Clinical endocrinology and metabolism journal” Imaging helps detect adrenal gland issues and monitor treatment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and can identify tumors affecting fertility.
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February 2023 in “Applied sciences” The new topical growth hormone formula has high skin penetration and bioavailability.
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November 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks” Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
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August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
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February 2011 in “PloS one” Astressin-B can reverse and prevent hair loss in stressed mice.
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
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July 2017 in “Hormones” Genetic defects in the glucocorticoid receptor gene can cause conditions with abnormal sensitivity to stress hormones, and other factors may also affect this sensitivity.
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April 2016 in “Hormones” Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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May 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent medical journal” Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
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January 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks” Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
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April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
January 2020 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” Certain immune molecules and stress affect hair loss, and while genes play a role, more research is needed to fully understand and treat it.
December 2017 in “Journal of pediatric surgery case reports” A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
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July 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.