4 citations
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August 2021 in “Theriogenology” This study found that blocking neurosteroid synthesis in pregnant sheep increased HPA axis activity, particularly under stress, suggesting neurosteroids help modulate stress response.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” This case report describes a woman with hypertension, alopecia, and other symptoms, revealing that her condition was due to ovarian hyperthecosis, highlighting the overlap of adrenal and ovarian disorders.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that US adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia most preferred a hypothetical adjunctive therapy that prevents glucocorticoid-induced weight gain over other potential benefits.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, stress hormone CRF was found to inhibit hair growth, suggesting that the HPA axis is functional in human dermal papilla cells and contributes to hair loss under stress conditions.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that chronic stress may inhibit hair follicle growth and melanogenesis in mice through modulation of the central HPA axis, with C57BL/6 mice appearing most sensitive to these effects.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.
13 citations
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June 1989 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” This article reviews assessment and management strategies for adolescent females with excessive hair growth and highlights the importance of evaluating potential androgen sources.
49 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review discusses the physiology of hair growth, common abnormal patterns of hirsutism, and examines differential diagnoses and treatment options, but provides no new clinical findings.
116 citations
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April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research” This study found trilostane to be an effective and generally safe treatment for improving symptoms in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism.
90 citations
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
May 2016 in “Endocrine Abstracts” The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.
16 citations
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” This review discusses various skin diseases with endocrinological origins and reports no clinical results, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary understanding in diagnosis.
61 citations
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March 2003 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Stress can cause hair loss and skin issues by affecting hair growth cycles.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlights the overlooked condition of opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency, emphasizing the need for increased clinician awareness of its potential prevalence in chronic opioid users.
55 citations
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August 2008 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This review discusses clinical, hormonal, and genetic aspects of nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia and reports no new findings; the condition is highlighted as a potential cause of premature adrenarche and other symptoms in young people.
32 citations
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April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report presents the second known case of erythema nodosum without typical associated conditions, which could be linked to mycoplasma infection, although no testing was conducted to confirm this in the patient.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that serum 3α-androstanediol glucuronide levels were higher in Indian women with female pattern hair loss and correlated with the severity of the condition.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study used a novel extraction method to detect and measure mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids in hair follicles, concluding these steroids may serve as effective biomarkers for diagnosing conditions related to steroid excess or deficiency, such as Cushing’s syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
October 2007 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This study identified a new genotype, V281+I172N/V281L, linked to non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency, suggesting it should be considered in genetic panels for the condition.
December 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This article reviews the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for hirsutism in females, noting its connection to conditions like PCOS and highlighting the emotional distress it can cause.
July 2002 in “Journal of applied cosmetology” This review discusses various syndromes and conditions associated with abnormal hair growth, including potential therapies, but reports no new clinical findings or results.
3 citations
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May 2012 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” This article presents a unique case of post-partum panhypopituitarism and autoimmune conditions in a 37-year-old woman from Africa, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes in similar settings.
February 2022 in “Endocrine connections” This review summarizes existing research on how various endocrinopathies, including reproductive disorders and thyroid conditions, can affect vocal parameters, and reports no new clinical findings.
67 citations
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July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review discusses the complex relationship between stress and various skin conditions, highlighting the role of the skin in the stress response and the brain-skin communication pathways, but reports no new research findings.
67 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This paper reviews causes of hirsutism in women and emphasizes the importance of identifying underlying conditions for risk assessment, though it reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” This case report describes a 57-year-old man's late diagnosis of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, highlighting the need to consider this condition in patients with non-autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency and neurological issues.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 36-year-old female patient with panhypopituitarism, experiencing severe adrenal insufficiency and thyroid hormone deficiency, which led to electrolyte imbalance, QT interval prolongation, and ventricular tachycardia; treatment stabilized her condition, underscoring the importance of hormonal evaluation in arrhythmia assessment.
31 citations
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January 1995 in “The American journal of medicine” This article reviews the role of 5α-reductase in cutaneous hyperandrogenism and the potential of 5α-reductase inhibitors and antiandrogens in treating conditions like hirsutism and male-pattern baldness, reporting no clinical results.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses various treatment options for non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21α-hydroxylase and 11β-hydroxylase deficiencies without providing new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review elaborates on the concept of cutaneous mosaicism and its link to acneiform conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.