January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the polycystic ovary syndrome as a polyendocrine disease, detailing its etiology, pathogenesis, and research methods, but presents no new clinical results.
18 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses nutritional contributions to hair health and highlights the need for identifying risk factors for deficiencies but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Bulletin of Osh State University” This review highlights the significant risks posed by mercury to the endocrine system, including disruptions in hormone synthesis and regulation, stress response, and potential reproductive dysfunction, while noting the need for further research on dose-response relationships and long-term impacts.
June 2023 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” A woman with a specific mutation causing adrenal gland issues faced fertility problems, but careful hormone therapy helped her manage it successfully.
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.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Maturitas” This review discusses hormonal changes during menopause, emphasizing the relative androgen excess and the role of insulin resistance, and reports no new clinical findings.
97 citations
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November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and clinical applications of cyproterone acetate and similar antiandrogens, noting previous failures in local applications due to concentration limitations; it reports no new empirical results.
This article explores whether Melampus, a mythological healer, may have intentionally caused the madness of Proetus' daughters through the use of herbs, despite being credited with their cure.
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.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses the fertility and pregnancy challenges faced by women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency and reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)” This report presents a case of functioning adrenocortical oncocytoma in a 9-year-old girl with virilization symptoms, successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” This case report describes a 57-year-old woman's virilizing adrenal tumor effectively treated with the antiandrogen cyproterone acetate, which led to symptom reversal and tumor resolution.
100 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency and reports no new findings.
37 citations
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata had significantly lower serum ferritin levels compared to women without hair loss.
34 citations
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” This review discusses normal menstrual variations and common menstrual disorders in adolescent girls, focusing on symptoms, evaluation, and management, but does not present new clinical results.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This article discusses the common dermatological issues in adolescence linked to hormone fluctuations, such as acne and excessive sweating, and reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the clinical features, genetics, and treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, a common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new research findings.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NC-CAH) reported lower sexual function and higher sexual distress compared to those with classic CAH (C-CAH), particularly among those showing signs of androgen excess.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” This review discusses sexual side effects in men with androgenic alopecia treated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” This study found that the androgen precursors DHEA and androstenedione stimulated androgen-sensitive parameters in the sebaceous glands of the skin in castrated male hamsters.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” In this review, the authors aim to improve the differential diagnosis between hyperandrogenic PCOS and NCAH, which could lead to more personalized treatment strategies for patients experiencing hyperandrogenism.
5 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The study observed that women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more impaired sexual functions and are more often homosexually or bisexually oriented than those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, Pomeranians with non-illness, generalized alopecia did not exhibit adrenal or pituitary abnormalities, suggesting a breed-specific hormonal pattern as a potential cause rather than a functional adrenal anomaly.
May 2024 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” This case report detailed a unique instance of hypopituitarism in a 65-year-old male presenting with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, attributed to secondary adrenal insufficiency, which improved following appropriate cortisol treatment.
This study reports an increase in the frequency and variety of skin conditions associated with COVID-19, noting that milder cases often present with pernio-like lesions, while severe cases may involve livedo racemosa, retiform purpura, and acral ischemia.
88 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, but reports no new research results.
56 citations
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April 1998 in “Steroids” Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
June 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This review identifies and discusses various endocrine-related causes of hypertension in children and adolescents, emphasizing the role of genetic predispositions and highlighting the need for systematic diagnostic guidelines and genetic sequencing referrals to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report details a rare instance of primary adrenal insufficiency as a manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome, with the patient successfully managed through glucocorticoids, warfarin, and hydroxychloroquine.
157 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia, including improvements in screening, diagnostics, and potential genetic and cell-based treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.