research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute Women: Should They Be Investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
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research Airborne Contact Dermatitis from Using Pericarp Juice of Indian Marking Nut for Treating Hair Loss
Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
research A Signature of Genes Including FGF11 Reveals Aberrant Fibroblast Activation and Immune Infiltration in Keloid Tissue
Keloid skin disorder involves abnormal fibroblast activation and immune response, linked to a group of genes including FGF11.
research Influence of Glucocorticoids on Time-of-Day-Dependent Variation in Intradermal Reactivity to Histamine in Dogs
Glucocorticoids affect dogs' skin reactions to histamine, which vary by time of day.
research A Case of Hypopituitarism Due to Sheehan Syndrome
Sheehan syndrome can cause hormone deficiencies after childbirth, but treatment can improve symptoms.
research Panhypopituitarism Induced by CTLA-4 and PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
research The Treatment of Opioid Addiction Leading to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
research An Unexplained Lesion on the Leg of a 2-Year-Old Girl
The girl's leg lesion was a fungal infection that improved with antifungal medication but kept coming back before finally clearing up after 5 years.
research Sheehan Syndrome Leading to Acute Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure: A Case Report
Untreated Sheehan's Syndrome caused severe heart failure in a woman, which improved with hormone and heart failure treatment.
research Giant Bilateral Myelolipomas in a Patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.
research Skin Toxicity in Palliative Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy for cancer often causes skin problems like redness, dryness, and pain.
research A Rare Coexistence of Alopecia Areata and Lichen Planus
A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
research Virilizing Adrenocortical Tumor: A Case Report
The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.
research Advances in Topical Therapy of Skin Diseases
New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.
research Shock: A Possible Presenting Manifestation of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II
Shock can be an early sign of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II.
research In Vitro Keratin Expression of Hair Cells
Hair cells grown in a lab showed specific hair proteins.
research Kerion: An Unusual Presentation in the Otolaryngology Department
A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
research A Timosaponin B-II Containing Scalp Care Solution for Improvement of Scalp Hydration, Dandruff Reduction, and Hair Loss Prevention: A Comparative Study on Healthy Volunteers Before and After Application
The scalp care solution with Timosaponin B-II improved scalp hydration, reduced dandruff, and helped prevent hair loss.
research Topical Tofacitinib Solution for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Affecting Eyelashes
A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
research Desideratum Dermatologicum: Cause and Control of Premenstrual Acne Flare
Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet
Starving yourself can cause hair loss, but stopping the diet can improve it.
research Efficacy of Topical Diphenylcyclopropenone Maintenance Treatment for Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study
Diphenylcyclopropenone treatment helps prevent hair loss relapse in alopecia areata patients.
research Substance P Prolongs Human Hair Growth In Vitro
Substance P helps hair grow longer and faster.
research Ringworm by Microsporum Canis in Long-Tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla Lanigera)
A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet - Reply
Extreme weight loss from crash dieting can cause significant hair loss.
research Effect of Minoxidil on Cultured Keratinocytes
Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.
research Lithium Therapy Associated with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Case Report and Review of Dermatologic Side Effects
Lithium therapy may cause skin problems like hidradenitis suppurativa and other side effects, which can improve after stopping the medication.
research Polyphenols from the Heartwood of Cercidiphyllum Japonicum and Their Effects on Proliferation of Mouse Hair Epithelial Cells
Extracts from Cercidiphyllum japonicum wood can stimulate mouse hair cell growth like common hair growth treatments.
research Cultured Nail Keratinocytes Express Hard Keratins Characteristic of Nail and Hair In Vivo
Lab-grown nail cells show characteristics similar to natural nail and hair.
research Minoxidil Sulfotransferase, A Marker Of Human Keratinocyte Differentiation
Minoxidil sulfotransferase is a marker of keratinocyte differentiation and may play a role in hair growth.