A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
1 citations,
February 2016 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
125 citations,
February 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining eflornithine cream with laser treatment removes facial hair better than laser alone.
3 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of endourology case reports” Polypoid cystitis can mimic bladder cancer but can be effectively treated with surgery, stents, and medication.
11 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.
44 citations,
October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
80 citations,
March 2004 in “Neuropediatrics” Coats' Plus is a genetic disorder with eye abnormalities, brain calcification, poor growth, bone and skin issues, and movement disorders.
26 citations,
March 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” Accidental injection of hyaluronic acid caused temporary hair loss and skin damage, but treatment restored hair and healed the skin.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
16 citations,
November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” 14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
6 citations,
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
16 citations,
August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Nitrogen mustard was not very effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and has potential skin cancer risk.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Journal of clinical psychopharmacology” Divalproex sodium can cause pleural effusion, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
3 citations,
February 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
29 citations,
September 1942 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Vogt-Koyanagi syndrome often leads to partial or complete blindness and responds poorly to treatment.
July 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A 36-year-old woman with low potassium levels was found to have Cushing disease, and after treatment, her potassium levels normalized.
5 citations,
May 2015 in “JRSM open” If a child is losing a lot of eyelashes and it keeps happening, doctors should look carefully at their health history because it might be a sign of a different health problem.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
5 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
June 2022 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology/Indian journal of ophthalmology” Early and aggressive treatment is crucial for preserving vision in infants with AEC syndrome.
13 citations,
June 2021 in “Carcinogenesis” Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
25 citations,
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
2 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
January 2022 in “Exclusive Real World Evidence Journal” A rare form of lupus can cause severe nerve damage and other symptoms, but treatment can help.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
4 citations,
March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
6 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
15 citations,
March 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” A young girl developed unusually long eyelashes with a hair loss condition without other health issues or medication causes.