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August 2008 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
147 citations,
October 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Hormones like testosterone affect skin functions and can cause skin issues when in excess; treatments to manage these effects are only somewhat effective.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.
5 citations,
June 1995 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C. Comparative pharmacology and toxicology/Comparative biochemistry and physiology. C. Comparative pharmacology and toxicology” Removing mink's adrenal glands causes their summer fur to grow earlier.
70 citations,
April 2014 in “Annales d'endocrinologie” New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.
44 citations,
August 2010 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Insulinomas and adrenocortical tumors are common in older ferrets, diagnosed with blood tests and ultrasounds, and treated with medications or surgery.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Long-term opioid use can cause a serious condition where the adrenal glands don't work properly, which doctors should watch out for.
16 citations,
August 2007 in “Histopathology” A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” 21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.
3 citations,
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.
5 citations,
September 2012 in “BMJ case reports” Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.
The document concludes that hair loss in women can be treated with topical treatments or hormone therapy depending on the cause.
September 2009 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
8 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.
97 citations,
November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
4 citations,
May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.
7 citations,
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.
January 2007 in “Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England” Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy” Early hormones shape sex-specific differences in rat glands.
February 2024 in “Animals” Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
January 1981 in “The Journal of Toxicological Sciences” Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment caused reversible side effects like skin issues, weight gain, and organ changes in dogs.
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March 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hirsutism treatments can slow new hair growth, but existing hair needs removal, and eflornithine helps reduce hair growth.
December 2023 in “̒Ulūm-i dārūyī” New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.
1 citations,
February 1954 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
12 citations,
December 2016 in “PubMed” Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Case Reports” Hair loss, known as androgenic alopecia, can start in teenage years and may not always be hormone-related. It's important to do extra tests in young cases and remember it can greatly affect a teenager's mental health.