research Androgenic Alopecia in a Postmenopausal Sicilian Baroness
The painting of an 18th-century Sicilian baroness shows she had hair loss, possibly due to ovarian issues, insulin resistance, or a specific type of tumor.
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research Dermatology and Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin changes and affect existing skin conditions, with limited treatment options due to the need for fetal safety.
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 Advanced Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman: Case Report
A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
research Patient Preference Research: Preferred Adjunctive Medication Attributes of Adult Patients with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
research Challenges in the Diagnosis of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report
Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.
research Evaluation of Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with PCOS Living in the Black Sea Region
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Venous Catheterization for Hyperandrogenism
Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.
research Ovarian Leydig Cell Hyperplasia as a Rare Cause of Hair Loss in a Postmenopausal Female Patient: A Case Report and Diagnostic Approach Toward Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
research Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Pregnancy
Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
research An Effective New Therapy for Burn Wounds
New therapies for burn wounds show promise in reducing pain, infection risk, and improving healing and physical outcomes.
research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency in a Saudi Girl
A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.
research Hirsutism in Young Girls: Beyond PCOS
Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
research A Patient With Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1 Year After Being Diagnosed With Membranous Glomerulonephritis
A 9-year-old girl developed type 1 diabetes and alopecia after being treated for a rare kidney disease.
research Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 Complicated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report
A 27-year-old with APS-1 showed improvement in symptoms after treatment.
research The Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome: Two Cases of a Novel Pathogenic Variant in the Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene
A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.
research Primary Bilateral Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause Of Cushing Syndrome
A rare case of Cushing syndrome was successfully treated with one-sided adrenal gland removal, suggesting personalized treatment is important.
research Isoniazid-Induced Alopecia: A Rare Entity
Isoniazid can rarely cause hair loss, which is reversible after stopping the drug.
research A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research Persistent Virilization and Vasomotor Symptoms in a Transman 5 Years Post Testosterone Withdrawal
A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
research A 1.6cm Androgen Secreting Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Evades Detection on Multiple Imaging Modalities
A woman's small ovarian tumor causing high androgen levels was missed by several scans but found during surgery.
research PSAT001 A Case of Ectopic Cushing's Syndrome Complicated by COVID-19 Infection
A woman with ectopic Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 passed away despite treatment.
research Virilization Secondary to Androgen Producing Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma
A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
research Postmenopausal Virilization Due to a Rare Left Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Leydig Cell Tumor Identified by Ovarian Vein Sampling
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.
research Xanthomatous Hypophysitis: Always Think Twice Before Pituitary Resection
Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
research Androgen Excess in Pre-Menopausal Women Due to Granulosa Cell Tumor: A Case Report
Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.
research Infertility in Polycystic Ovarian Disease/Syndrome
Most women with Polycystic Ovarian Disease have trouble getting pregnant due to hormonal imbalances, but lifestyle changes and certain drugs can help.
research Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women
A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.
research Rosella C
Rosella C. believes an earlier diagnosis of Cushing disease could have prevented severe symptoms.