research Severity of Alopecia Predicts Coronary Changes and Arterial Stiffness in Untreated Hypertensive Men
Men with severe early-onset baldness may have worse heart artery function and stiffer arteries if they have high blood pressure.
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research Is Androgenetic Alopecia Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Analysis of 907 Patients
Hair loss is linked to higher prostate-specific antigen levels and urinary symptoms, likely due to age.
research Cervical Cancer Metastasis to the Scalp Presenting as Alopecia Neoplastica
A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
research Abnormal Fingerprints and Immigration Delay Disease
Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
research My First Terrible Diagnosis
The medical student learned to balance medical knowledge with empathy when delivering difficult news to patients.
research Gender Differences in Cardiac Hypertrophy
Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.
research Thallium Poisoning
Thallium poisoning from contaminated tortillas caused severe symptoms and was mostly fatal or led to long-term health issues.
research Alopecia Possibly Secondary to Topical Ophthalmic Beta-Blockers
Topical eye β-blockers may cause hair loss.
research Pleuropericardial Effusion Associated With Minoxidil Administration
Minoxidil can cause pericardial and pleural effusions with high protein content.
research New Onset Alopecia and Hirsutism in a Postmenopausal Woman
A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
research The Dermatologic Manifestation of Hyperandrogenism: A Retrospective Chart Review
Most women with hyperandrogenism first show acne, and skin conditions like hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are good indicators of the condition.
research Pulmonary Arterial Aneurysm in Behçet's Disease
People with Behçet's disease can develop life-threatening lung artery aneurysms that may require surgery.
research A Feminizing Adrenocortical Carcinoma Presenting with Marie-Antoinette Syndrome
A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
research Fluoroscopy-Induced Morphea
A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
research Generalized Granuloma Annulare: A Therapeutic Challenge. Our Experience in 12 Patients
Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
research Segmental Cherry Angiomas Associated with Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus: A Report of Two Cases
Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.
research Novel Drugs Targeting Retinoic Acid Receptors
Newer retinoid drugs are effective for skin conditions but have significant side effects.
research Health Care-Related Economic Burden of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome During the Reproductive Life Span
Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Community Sample of Iranian Population: Iranian PCOS Prevalence Study
About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.
research Minoxidil Upregulates the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells
Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
research Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
research Analysis of the Human Diseasome Using Phenotype Similarity Between Common, Genetic, and Infectious Diseases
The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.
research The Prevalence of Idiopathic Hirsutism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.
research Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Hypertensive Patients With Minoxidil
Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
research Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Risk for Atherosclerosis?
Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Male Alopecia
Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
research Bridging Anticoagulation: The BRIDGE Study on Atrial Fibrillation and Warfarin Therapy
Bridging anticoagulation may raise post-surgery bleeding risks.
research Afamin Serum Concentrations Are Associated With Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.
research Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events in Women with Androgen Excess
Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.