research Disorders of the Pilosebaceous Unit: Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia
Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Clinical Experience with Valette: Evaluating Contraceptive Efficacy, Cycle Stability, and Tolerability
Valette® is an effective birth control pill that also reduces greasy hair and skin.
research The Eyelash Comes to the Fore: Significance in Aesthetics and Eye Protection
Eyelashes are important for looks and eye protection, and more people are treating sparse eyelashes; more research is needed to understand eyelash biology and improve treatments.
research Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical and Pathophysiological Features and Treatment Options
Metabolic syndrome can cause serious health issues and should be considered when treating women with severe acne.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly
PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
research Light Pollution and Oxidative Stress: Effects on Retina and Human Health
Excessive blue light harms eye cells and disrupts sleep patterns.
research Hypertrichosis Induced by Latanoprost
Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
research Considerations for Cutaneous Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy That Fail to Resolve Postpartum
Some skin changes from pregnancy like hair loss, excessive hair growth, palm redness, and stretch marks may not go away after birth and could suggest a misdiagnosis or hidden condition.
research Hirsutism and Menstrual Irregularity in a 16-Year-Old Girl
The girl's hirsutism and menstrual issues were caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed.
research Activity of Type 1 5α-Reductase Is Greater in the Follicular Infrainfundibulum Compared with the Epidermis
The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.
research Comorbid Conditions in Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Data Analysis of 334 Patients
People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing health risks in teens with PCOS.
research The Secretory Clear Cell of the Eccrine Sweat Gland as the Probable Source of Excess Sweat Production in Hyperhidrosis
Eccrine sweat gland's clear cells likely cause excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis.
research Semiquantitative Assessment of Hirsutism in 850 Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and 2,988 Control Women in China
Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
research Visual Diagnosis: An Adolescent Female With Increasing Hair Growth
The girl has a hormonal imbalance causing increased hair growth and other male characteristics.
research Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis Following Pressure Garment and Silicone Therapy in Burn Patients
Some burn patients grew extra hair in areas treated with pressure garments or silicone.
research Disorders of Hair in Infants and Children Other Than Alopecia
A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Type B Insulin Resistance Resulting in Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
research Strumal Carcinoid Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
research Androgen Excess Is the Key Element in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Excess Iodine Intake From a Cystic Fibrosis Supplement Induces Symptomatic Hypothyroidism
Excessive iodine from a cystic fibrosis supplement can cause hypothyroidism.
research Cutaneous Toxicities From Transplantation-Related Medications
Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.
research Hair and Nails
Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.
research A Study on Clinical Correlation with Hyperinsulinemia in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High insulin levels are more common and a better predictor of carbohydrate issues in women with PCOS than glucose tolerance tests.
research Anagen Effluvium After Therapeutic Scalp Surgery: Unreported Phenomenon
Hair loss can occur about 4 weeks after scalp surgery but usually grows back within 3 months without treatment.
research Menstrual Disorders in Adolescents
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
research Excessive Hair Loss as a Complication After Infection With SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Some people lose a lot of hair after having COVID-19.
research Androgens and Women's Health
Excessive androgen in women can cause acne, hair growth, baldness, and PCOS, often treatable with medication.
research Bridging Personal and Population in Excitability Diseases: Will Studies of Rare Diseases Bring Generalizable Mechanisms From Monogenic Channelopathies?
Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.