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This study reports that in women with non-tumor hyperandrogenism, a decrease in serum testosterone from insulin-sensitizing therapy like metformin may indicate a low likelihood of having an androgen-secreting tumor.

This study indicates that vitamin D3 administration may protect rat hair follicles from radiation-induced damage, as evidenced by maintained follicle numbers and increased Vitamin D receptor activity in treated skin.

This study reports that a German Shepherd developed generalized calcinosis cutis following a presumed bacterial infection, representing the first known case linked to such an infection in adult dogs.

This article reviews assessment and management strategies for adolescent females with excessive hair growth and highlights the importance of evaluating potential androgen sources.

This article discusses various pruritic dermatoses that can occur during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of physician skill in diagnosing and treating these conditions; it reports no new findings.

This study described four cases of delayed diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome, highlighting that increased clinical awareness and screening could reduce its associated morbidity and mortality.

This case study reports that a virilizing Leydig cell type ovarian tumor in a 40-year-old woman caused hyperandrogenism and virilization symptoms, which improved post-surgery.

This article discusses the diverse symptoms and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing diligent management of its metabolic component, but reports no new findings.

This review of 64 published cases of Satoyoshi syndrome from 1967 to 2018 reports that corticosteroids were the most widely used and effective treatment, improving symptoms in most cases, while muscle relaxants like dantrolene primarily benefited muscle symptoms without affecting other symptoms.

This case report describes a testosterone- and cortisol-secreting adrenocortical oncocytoma causing hirsutism in a 23-year-old woman, highlighting adrenal oncocytomas as an important consideration for differential diagnosis.

This study describes the case of a Filipino woman with virilisation, where a rare ovarian Leydig cell tumour was identified and removed, normalizing her testosterone levels.

Finasteride metabolism varies by age, sex, and P450 inducers, with males processing it faster.

This study reported remarkable improvement in three patients with treatment-resistant alopecia areata after receiving autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, suggesting the potential for this approach and a need for further randomized, placebo-controlled trials.

This review discusses molecular testing for endocrine diseases, highlighting its diagnostic benefits and potential for prevention, particularly in conditions like multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 and adrenogenital syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that osteoporosis is common among Sudanese postmenopausal women, who also showed an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the need for enhanced public health education and preventive measures.

New therapies for burn wounds show promise in reducing pain, infection risk, and improving healing and physical outcomes.

This case report describes a post-menopausal woman with severe hirsutism whose high testosterone levels decreased after gonadotropin suppression, indicating residual hormone-producing tissue responsive to gonadotropins.

This study found that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from Guizhou miniature pigs showed stable growth and multidirectional differentiation potential, making them ideal for tissue engineering applications.

This study found that US adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia most preferred a hypothetical adjunctive therapy that prevents glucocorticoid-induced weight gain over other potential benefits.

This molecular docking study reported that danoprevir, remdesivir, and saridegib exhibit stronger binding affinities to the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 than the control, suggesting their potential as inhibitors of the virus's replication process.

This case study describes a 4-year-old boy with juvenile dermatomyositis whose severe subcutaneous edema resisted conventional treatment, necessitating aggressive immunosuppression for disease control.

This case report describes a 64-year-old postmenopausal woman with hirsutism due to a rare case of bilateral diffuse ovarian Leydig cell hyperplasia, leading to normalized testosterone levels and improved glycaemic control following surgery.

This case report details a 46-year-old woman with severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata universalis who experienced renewed hair growth and improved skin symptoms after starting dupilumab therapy.

This study observed that the Aptamin C® and vitamin C complex had effective ROS-scavenging and anti-inflammatory effects on human skin in both in vitro and clinical tests.

This article discusses the underutilization of spironolactone in dermatology for conditions like acne, highlighting its potential benefits and good safety profile, but reports no new clinical findings.

This review in SEDA Volume 40 summarizes new adverse reaction data for diuretics published in 2017, highlighting specific risks such as fractures with loop diuretics and hyperkalemia with spironolactone.

This case study reports that medical imaging of the ovaries may not always conclusively identify the cause of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, as demonstrated by a patient with a rare condition.

A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.

The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.

This study found that pregnancies with gestational diabetes in a Midwestern U.S. cohort demonstrated elevated androgen levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a common relationship between impaired glucose tolerance and hyperandrogenemia across diverse ethnic backgrounds.