research Relative Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.
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research Lipedematous Scalp and Lipedematous Alopecia: Report of Three Cases in White Adults
Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.
research Revisiting Hyper- and Hypo-Androgenism by Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Effect of Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research Review of the Effects of 17α-Estradiol in Humans: A Less Feminizing Estrogen with Neuroprotective Potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
research Genetic Basis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
research The Frequency of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Females with Resistant Acne Vulgaris
Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
research Effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Health-Related Quality of Life
PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
research Is Prostate-Specific Antigen a Potential New Marker of Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Comprehensive Review
FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
research Feline Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Skin Conditions in Cats
The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
research An Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Undetected by Ultrasound in a Postmenopausal Woman with Hirsutism and Hyperandrogenism
A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.
research Acne: Diet and Acnegenesis
Eating dairy and high glycemic foods may increase the risk of acne.
research A Novel Topical Combination of Minoxidil and Spironolactone for Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical, Histopathological, and Physicochemical Study
Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.
research Dermatosis Associated with Menopause
Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
research Pregnancy During the Course of Cushing’s Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Pregnancy with Cushing's syndrome is rare and risky for both mother and baby, needing early diagnosis and treatment.
research Increased Hair Shedding May Be Associated with the Presence of Malassezia
Malassezia yeast might be linked to more hair shedding.
research Study of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Men with Premature Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with early hair loss have lower vitamin D levels.
research Treatment of Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for Satoyoshi syndrome.
research Translation Into Portuguese Language (Brazil), Transcultural Adaptation and Validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire in Female Pattern Hair Loss (WAA-QoL-BP)
Portuguese WAA-QoL questionnaire validated; FPHL severity, schooling, and phototypes affect patients' quality of life.
research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
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 Nutritional Clinical Studies in Dermatology
Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
research Linking Allergy to Mercury to HLA and Burning Mouth Syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
research Hair Diseases: A Big Problem on a Small Surface
Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate for Use in Dermatological Disorders
Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
research Office Management of the Adolescent with Diabetes Mellitus
The document recommends a team-based approach and personalized care for managing diabetes in teenagers.
research The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Other Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration in Women
Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
research Digit-Length Ratios (2D:4D) as a Phenotypic Indicator of In Utero Androgen Exposure Is Not Prognostic for Androgenic Alopecia: A Descriptive-Analytic Study of 1200 Iranian Men
Finger length ratios don't predict baldness in men.