research Endocrine Systems of the Skin: A 2019 Review
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
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research Female Hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research LC-MS/MS Improves Screening Towards 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Acne in Dark Skin: Prevalence, Presentation, and Treatment
Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.
research Endocrine Disorders and Hormonal Therapy for Adolescent Acne
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
research Testicular Steroidogenesis: Production and Regulation of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone
Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
research Hyperandrogenism in Women: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that more research is needed to create suitable diagnostic criteria and understand PCOS in Korean women, and genetics may allow for personalized treatment.
research Severe Impact of Late Diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia on Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Function: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and the Heterozygote Carrier
Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Genotyping Of The Rs1800440 Polymorphism In CYP1B1 Gene And The Rs9258883 Polymorphism In HLA-B Gene In A Spanish Cohort Of 223 Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
research Genome-Wide Association Study of Alopecia Areata in Taiwan: The Conflict Between Individuals and Hair Follicles
Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
research A Teenage Girl with Unexpected Pubertal Changes
The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Androgenization in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
research Pathogenesis and Causes of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
research Clinical Exome Sequencing Unveils the Genetic Landscape of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Focusing on Lean and Obese Phenotypes: Implications for Cost-Effective Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment
Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.
research Ovarian Hemangioma With Stromal Luteinization
The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
research Genome Scan for Signatures of Adaptive Evolution in Wild African Goat (Capra Nubiana)
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Measuring Steroids in Hair Opens Up Possibilities to Identify Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Developing Countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Mixed Form of Hirsutism in Adolescent Females and Laser Therapy
Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
research Challenges in Treatment of Patients With Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
research Genetic Analysis Does Not Confirm Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in More Than a Third of Women Followed with This Diagnosis
Over a third of women thought to have non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia didn't have it confirmed by genetic tests.
research A Recently Characterized, Underdiagnosed Cause of Female Androgenetic Alopecia and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Non-Classical 21 Hydroxylase Deficiency
Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and the Skin
CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Expression of Mu-Opiate Receptor in Human Epidermis and Keratinocytes
μ-opiate receptors in skin cells may affect skin health and healing.