research Next-Generation Therapeutics for Skin Cancer: Nutraceuticals
Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
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research Description of Skin Lesions
The document explains different types of skin lesions and their characteristics, causes, and related conditions.
research A Case of Androgen-Secreting Adrenal Carcinoma with Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A woman with a rare adrenal tumor and hormonal disorder had improved testosterone levels after surgery, but her menstrual irregularities continued.
research Androgenic Alopecia Revealing an Androgen-Secreting Ovarian Tumor
An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.
research Low Leptin Level in an Obese Hyperandrogenic Woman – Potential Marker for Androgen-Secreting Tumor
Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Is This a Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in a Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research A Pure Androgen-Secreting Adrenal Cortical Tumor in a 13-Year-Old Female
A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.
research Resection of a Pure Androgen Secreting Adrenal Adenoma in a Postmenopausal Woman: A Case Report
Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
research A 1.6cm Androgen Secreting Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Evades Detection on Multiple Imaging Modalities
A woman's small ovarian tumor causing high androgen levels was missed by several scans but found during surgery.
research Postmenopausal Virilization Due to a Rare Left Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Leydig Cell Tumor Identified by Ovarian Vein Sampling
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred Because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research Testosterone-Secreting Tumor or Insulin Resistance? Metformin as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Trial
Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Male Pattern Caused by an Androgen-Producing Tumor
Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
research Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
research Management of Endocrine Disease: Hyperandrogenism After Menopause
Doctors should check for serious tumor causes of high androgen levels in postmenopausal women and more research is needed on this condition.
research Antiandrogen Therapy in Dermatology
Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
research Management of Endocrine Disease: Hyperandrogenic States in Women - Pitfalls in Laboratory Diagnosis
Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
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 in Women: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.
research Diagnosis of an Indistinct Leydig Cell Tumor by Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research Androgenic Alopecia in a Postmenopausal Sicilian Baroness
The painting of an 18th-century Sicilian baroness shows she had hair loss, possibly due to ovarian issues, insulin resistance, or a specific type of tumor.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research A Very Rare Reason for Hyperandrogenism: Adrenal Tumor Case
A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
research Fifteen-Minute Consultation: Approach to the Adolescent Presenting with Hirsutism
Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
research Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Hyperandrogenism in Early Reproductive Age
The document discussed hyperandrogenism in early reproductive age, highlighting its clinical symptoms such as acne, hirsutism, and menstrual disorders, which significantly impact quality of life. It outlined various causes, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and less common conditions like androgen-secreting tumors. Diagnosis involved assessing symptoms and biochemical tests for testosterone levels. Treatment varied based on the cause, with surgical intervention for tumors and medication for other conditions. Combined oral contraceptives were recommended as first-line therapy for common conditions like hirsutism and acne. The document emphasized the importance of a well-developed diagnostic and treatment algorithm for managing hyperandrogenism.
research An Approach to the Patient With Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.