51 citations
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November 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” In this study of reproductive-aged women in Tehran, idiopathic hirsutism and polycystic ovary syndrome were reported to be prevalent, with rates influenced by the screening methods used.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case study, the researchers reported that treating a woman with type B insulin resistance using rituximab, dexamethasone, and cyclophosphamide greatly reduced her insulin needs, but her hyperandrogenic state persisted, suggesting ovarian hyperthecosis.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review highlights that pediatric hirsutism, often linked to endocrine, metabolic, genetic, or neoplastic disorders, requires comprehensive evaluation to prevent long-term health issues, integrating advancements in androgen biosynthesis understanding and diagnostic and management strategies.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This letter argues that the lymphangitis reported from using cantharidin on warts is instead a case of aseptic necrosis common to other aggressive wart treatments.
17 citations
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April 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes the treatment of hirsutism in a 15-year-old obese Mexican girl with flutamide, aiming to improve her social function.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine” In this study, Scutellaria baicalensis was observed to reduce tissue damage and inhibit 5α-reductase expression in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
March 2016 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers evaluated hair loss in 40 participants and identified key Ayurvedic and biochemical factors, finding frequent dietary incompatibilities and a high prevalence of low serum calcium, supporting an integrated approach emphasizing diet and scalp health.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events, including cerebrovascular accidents and myocardial infarction, although study heterogeneity affects the magnitude of risk.
42 citations
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April 2013 in “Steroids” This review discusses the pathophysiology, molecular genetics, and management of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, with no new clinical findings reported.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” This study found that AHCC supplementation significantly reduced alopecia severity in Ara-C treated rats and mitigated liver injury-related side effects in mice treated with 6-MP and MTX.
December 2019 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” In this study, three cases of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome revealed small bowel mucosal lesions, but these findings did not correlate with clinical symptoms or steroid treatment outcomes.
49 citations
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April 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study describes a family with uncombable hair syndrome, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance, and reports that oral biotin improved hair appearance in two young patients.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights the adverse effects of unmonitored bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, emphasizing the need for patient education about its safety and efficacy compared to FDA-regulated hormones.
July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.
18 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that high-frequency ultrasound was effective in localizing deep tumor margins in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting its utility in selecting therapeutic approaches.
2 citations
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August 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be due to an autoimmune response.
September 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This study found that hirsutism patients had a strong correlation with polycystic ovary syndrome and elevated levels of certain hormones, such as 17-OHP and serum testosterone.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” This study identified two novel mutations in the CDH3 gene causing HJMD in a Chinese patient, expanding the genetic and phenotypic understanding of the disorder.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” This review examines the dysregulation of innate immune barriers in the early stages of hidradenitis suppurativa and calls for further research on the role of the hair follicle and immune responses, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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January 2015 Hyperandrogenism in women often causes acne and excess hair, treatable with lifestyle changes and medications.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” This report suggests that patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax should be evaluated for FLCN mutations, as they may indicate Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and associated cancer risks.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “European journal of pediatric surgery reports” This case report described a girl with a cervical lymphangioma whose hair texture unexpectedly changed due to Horner's syndrome following tumor resection surgery.
November 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
June 2008 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This paper discusses various hair diseases and provides sample patient instruction sheets, offering a template for physicians to potentially integrate into their practice, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 22-year-old woman with hirsutism and irregular menstrual bleeding, diagnosed with an ovarian steroid cell tumor (NOS), whose androgen levels normalized after surgery.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hypothyroidism may cause vertigo symptoms like BPPV.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Modern Chemistry & Applications” This study found hirsutism negatively affects quality of life and psychological wellbeing in women, suggesting effective medical treatment alongside psychotherapy might better address these issues than psychotherapy alone.
August 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, pegylated interferon alpha therapy was independently associated with more severe hair loss, particularly acute telogen effluvium, in chronic hepatitis B patients with alopecia, compared to nucleos(t)ide analog therapy, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and counseling, especially for younger female patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.