research Effects of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens and Gonadotropin Secretion in Hirsute Women
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
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research High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels and Their Relationship with Components of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Indian Adolescent Women with PCOS
Higher hs-CRP levels in Indian adolescent women with PCOS are more related to BMI than PCOS itself.
research Identification of Telogen Markers Underscores That Telogen Is Far from a Quiescent Hair Cycle Phase
Telogen is an active phase with important biological processes, not a resting phase.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis After Treatment With Topical Minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
research Adrenal 21-Hydroxylase Gene Mutations in Slovenian Hyperandrogenic Women: Evaluation of Corticotrophin Stimulation and HLA Polymorphisms in Screening for Carrier Status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Observation of Phenotypic Variation Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) From Delhi and Srinagar
Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.
research Indications for Peripheral and Central Sensitization in Patients With Chronic Scalp Pain (Trichodynia)
Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine
Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.
research New-Generation Therapies for the Treatment of Hair Loss in Men
New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Reproductive Outcomes of Female Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.
research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
research Generalized Calcinosis Cutis Associated with Probable Leptospirosis in a Dog
A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
research Hirsutism in Adolescent Females
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
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 Metabolic Dysfunction in Female Mice with Disruption of 5α-Reductase 1
Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
research Sexual Function and Depressive Symptoms in Young Women With Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.
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 Oligomenorrhea in Exercising Women
Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Osler’s Phenomenon: Misdiagnosing Cushing’s Syndrome
Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.
research Non-Invasive Human Skin Transcriptome Analysis Using mRNA in Skin Surface Lipids
A new non-invasive method can analyze skin mRNA to understand skin diseases better.
research Virilizing Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor in a 40-Year-Old South Indian Female: A Case Report
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
research The Administration of Flumethasone by Three Different Routes, Its Measurement in the Plasma, and Some Effects on Wool Growth in Merino Wethers
Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research The Effect of Simvastatin on Plasma Steroid Hormone Levels in Metformin-Treated Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
research A Case of Hyperpigmentation and Acanthosis Nigricans by Testosterone Injections
Testosterone injections can cause skin darkening and thickening.
research Sexual Function in Women with Androgen Excess Disorders: Classic Forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.