research Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action
Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
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research Hormones
Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
research A Current Review of the Cutaneous Manifestations of Renal Disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research Lab Quality Management and Methodology
Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
research Investigation of Dermatological Manifestations in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
Patients on long-term hemodialysis often have skin problems related to their treatment.
research Follow-Up of Nutritional and Metabolic Problems After Bariatric Surgery
Patients need long-term care after bariatric surgery to manage potential nutritional and metabolic issues.
research Characterization of Type II Rickets Model Rats to Reveal Functions of Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor
The research showed that Vitamin D and its receptor are important for healthy bones and normal hair and skin in rats.
research Finasteride and the Hair Cycle
Finasteride improves hair growth.
research Clinical and Genetic Findings in a Chinese Family with VDR-Associated Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets
A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
research Occurrence of Klinefelter Syndrome Mosaic 45,X/46,XY/47,XXY/48,XXYY/48,XXXY and Primary Hyperparathyroidism
A man with both Klinefelter syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism showed a rare combination of symptoms and genetic patterns.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Mice by Stimulating Hair Follicles Using Parathyroid Hormone Agonists Linked to a Collagen Binding Domain
A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
research Complete Pseudo-Anodontia in an Adult Woman with Pseudo-Hypoparathyroidism Type 1a: A New Additional Nonclassical Feature?
A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.
research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus as a Rare Cause of Hypercalcemia: A Case Report
Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
research Diabetes, Ovarian Tumor, Hyperparathyroidism, and Papillary Cancer: A Chance Association?
The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.
research 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistance, Rickets, and Alopecia
A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.
research Rickets With Alopecia: An Inborn Error of Vitamin D Metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
research Rickets with Alopecia: Remission Following a Course of 1-Alpha-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 Therapy
Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.
research Alopecia With Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type 2A: A Case Report
A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research Hormonal Regulation in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Sex Hormones and Beyond - Evidence from Recent Genetic Studies
Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.
research An N-Ethyl-N-Nitrosourea Induced Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Promoter Mutation Provides a Mouse Model for Endogenous Glucocorticoid Excess
Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
research The Clinical Spectrum of Parathyroid Disease
The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
research Update on Drugs Used to Treat Endocrine Diseases in Small Animals
New drugs are improving treatment for hormone-related diseases in small pets.
research Vitamin D Resistant Rickets With Alopecia: A Form of End Organ Resistance to 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D
A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
research The 'Bald' Phenotype (Androgenetic Alopecia) Is Caused by the High Glycemic, High Cholesterol, and Low Mineral 'Western Diet'
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Type II Vitamin D Dependent Rickets: A Case Report
Hair loss can be a key sign of a rare type of rickets when vitamin D treatment doesn't work and advanced tests aren't available.
research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia
Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
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 New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis
Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.