April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich fibrin might be a promising treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
January 2007 in “Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England” Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.
58 citations,
July 1974 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Case reports in endocrinology” An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
8 citations,
January 1986 in “Journal of hepatology” Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
July 2020 in “Endocrine practice” A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.
20 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
March 2021 in “Veterinary research forum” A Holstein calf in Iran with a severe genetic skin disorder was euthanized due to incurable symptoms.
74 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Hypertension” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension, but watch for side effects.
6 citations,
May 1987 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Syphilis patients showed abnormal hair root changes, with no difference between primary and secondary stages.
December 2022 in “Biomedicine” Men with early onset hair loss are more likely to have high uric acid levels.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” High TSPEAR levels in colorectal cancer predict worse outcomes.
February 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Canine pemphigus foliaceus involves significant immune activity and shares similarities with human pemphigus.
57 citations,
October 2013 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
January 2023 in “Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences” A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
31 citations,
October 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.
32 citations,
April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
32 citations,
January 2017 in “Physiology & Behavior” New hair growth corticosterone levels are higher in diabetic mice, indicating long-term stress.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman with ectopic Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 passed away despite treatment.
January 2023 in “Journal of Integrative Medicine and Research” Vitiligo and lupus can occur together, requiring careful treatment to manage both conditions.
October 2012 in “Semina. Ciências Agrárias” A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher fasting insulin levels increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations,
May 2017 in “Fertility Research and Practice” Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Chronic arsenic exposure can cause liver damage and other health issues.
3 citations,
February 2002 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Stopping birth control pills may have triggered a manic episode in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” VKHD and sarcoidosis may share a common cause.