research The Skin as an Endocrine Organ
The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
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research Prevalence of Androgenic Alopecia in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Characterization of Associated Clinical and Biochemical Features
Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic issues.
research Nevus Comedonicus
Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition with grouped open pores, sometimes linked to other body issues.
research Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research The Clinical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.
research Hormone-Dependent Medial Preoptic, Lumbar Spinal Cord, and Autonomic Coordination Supporting Male Sexual Behaviors
Testosterone and its byproducts help support male sexual behavior through different pathways in the brain and body.
research Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.
research Aging in the Male Face: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors
Male faces age with more wrinkles and hair loss, influenced by both body changes and environmental factors.
research The Pharmacokinetics of 2.5- to 10-mg Oral Doses of Minoxidil in Healthy Volunteers
This document studied minoxidil in healthy volunteers. Minoxidil is quickly absorbed and eliminated from the body.
research Acne Severity and the Global Acne Grading System in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
research Effect of Procedural-Related Variables on Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Suspension Transplantation in Nonsegmental Stable Vitiligo: A Clinical and Immunocytochemical Study
Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
research Polymorphisms in Androgen and Estrogen Receptor Genes: Effects on Male Aging
Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
research Beau's Lines
Beau's lines and hair loss in a patient were linked to severe stress on the body.
research Hyperadrenocorticism Associated With Sex Steroid Excess
Dogs with sex hormone imbalances may not drink or pee a lot but often lose hair on their body and can have reproductive system issues.
research Alopecia Induced in Young Mice by Exposure to Excess Dietary Zinc
Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
research Giant Cells in Male Pattern Alopecia: A Histologic Marker and Pathogenetic Clue
Giant cells found in some male pattern baldness cases may help diagnose it and suggest hair is mistakenly seen as foreign by the body.
research How the Stress of Fight or Flight Turns Hair White
Stress turns hair white by depleting color-giving cells in hair follicles through a specific neurotransmitter related to the body's stress response.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Optimization of Lipid-Based Nanoformulation for Cutaneous Targeting: Niosomes as Potential Candidates
Niosomes are the most effective at delivering drugs to the skin with minimal absorption into the body.
research Biological Profile of Cortexolone 17a-Propionate (CB-03-01), a New Topical and Peripherally Selective Androgen Antagonist
CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
research Overview of Follicular Unit Extraction
Follicular unit extraction is a hair transplant method that can leave small scars and uses various tools for harvesting hair from different body parts.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Mechanisms of Red Ginseng Extract Through Stimulating Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation and Enhancing Skin Health
Red Ginseng Extract helps hair grow and improves skin health by stimulating cell growth and enhancing the body's antioxidant defense system.
research An Antifungal for Antidiuresis? Fluconazole's Potential in Treating Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Fluconazole might be a new treatment for a type of diabetes that affects water balance in the body.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research Food Administration and Not Genetic Variants Causes Pharmacokinetic Variability of Tadalafil and Finasteride
Food intake, not genetics, affects how the body processes tadalafil and finasteride.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss due to stress or shock to the body.
research Unilateral Widespread Lichen Planus Following Blaschko's Lines After Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection
An 8-year-old girl developed a rare skin condition in a linear pattern on one side of her body after a lung infection, which improved with treatment.
research Phenotypic and Morphometric Characterization of Janwal Pashmi Dog
The Janwal Pashmi dog is a medium-sized, mostly black breed with specific body measurements, and adult males are generally larger than females.
research Pruritic Trichostasis Spinulosa: A Rare Variant
A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.