95 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPT axis hormones boost mitochondrial function and growth in hair follicles, potentially aiding hair health.
June 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry” This case report uncovered that hidden dexamethasone in a dietary supplement caused misleading Cushingoid symptoms and lab results, underscoring the risk of undisclosed ingredients in supplements.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This study observed that levothyroxine therapy in men with autoimmune hypothyroidism was less effective at reducing thyroid antibodies and hormone disruptions in those with early-onset androgenetic alopecia compared to those without hair loss.
March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” In this rodent model study, the researchers reported that using low-intensity focused ultrasound with phenytoin enhanced its anti-epileptic efficacy by disrupting plasma protein binding in a region-specific manner, reducing seizure frequency and duration.
November 2023 in “Manuju” This paper discusses the complex relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperprolactinemia, noting a decrease in prolactin levels following bromocriptine treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study suggests that persistent symptoms in patients with controlled functioning adenomas may indicate a coexisting PCOS diagnosis, highlighting the need for precise differentiation and timely management of these conditions.
16 citations
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March 1996 in “PubMed” In this study, an 8-year-old girl with alopecia totalis experienced complete hair regrowth on the OMP regime after incomplete results with a previous treatment of oral betamethasone.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “ThinkTech (Texas Tech University)” This study found that an 8-week low insulinemic diet significantly improved anthropometric, biochemical, and metabolic measures, binge eating behaviors, and quality of life in women with PCOS.
104 citations
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November 1978 in “JAMA” This article reviews the challenges of fasting and dietary regimens in producing sustained weight loss and reports no new research findings or results.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Theriogenology” This study found that blocking neurosteroid synthesis in pregnant sheep increased HPA axis activity, particularly under stress, suggesting neurosteroids help modulate stress response.
16 citations
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January 1995 in “Dermatology” This case report discusses chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis with autoimmune and immune deficiencies in candidiasis-endocrinopathy syndrome, noting associated alopecia areata, ineffective topical immunotherapy, and asplenia.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” In this study, HED patients with COVID-19 showed a higher risk of postinfection fatigue and hair loss compared to controls, suggesting they are more susceptible to long-term consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
3 citations
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May 2012 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” This article presents a unique case of post-partum panhypopituitarism and autoimmune conditions in a 37-year-old woman from Africa, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes in similar settings.
42 citations
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that women with PCOS who have an exaggerated 17-hydroxyprogesterone response to buserelin exhibit more severe hyperandrogenemia, increased insulin secretion, and reduced insulin sensitivity.
51 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” This study observed that hair loss in captive rhesus macaques varies with season, sex, and housing conditions, and is significantly correlated with HPA axis activity as indicated by faecal cortisol metabolites.
2 citations
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September 1993 in “PubMed” In this case report, a young man with primary hypothyroidism caused by autoimmune atrophic thyroiditis showed full recovery and normalization of metabolism after levothyroxine treatment.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Farmasi Klinik Base Practice” In this study of children with nephrotic syndrome treated with cyclophosphamide, 59.4% achieved remission, and 40.6% experienced side effects including nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights the challenge of differentiating between non-classical adrenal hyperplasia and steroid cell tumors of the ovary in a patient presenting with hyperandrogenism.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a woman with PCOS, hypothyroidism, and hair loss after miscarriage experienced significant improvement in hair health and confidence following individualized homeopathic treatment, nutritional correction, and hair therapy at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “Zentralblatt für Gynäkologie” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia, where imaging ruled out malignancy and selective venous sampling indicated increased testosterone from the right adrenal vein, leading to a recommendation for right adrenalectomy and oophorectomy.
This chapter reviews pharmacodynamic evaluations in endocrine disorders focusing on oral antidiabetics, insulin analogues, and hormone interactions, but reports no new results.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this study, long-term normalization of testosterone levels in postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism did not improve body mass index, glucose, or lipid metabolism.
23 citations
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July 2012 in “Calcified Tissue International” In this study, a single dose of PTH–CBD produced a sustained increase in bone mineral density for up to a year in mice, indicating its potential as an osteoporosis treatment.
30 citations
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July 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that oral mini-pulse therapy with betamethasone was safe and effective for treating extensive alopecia areata in a majority of patients.
17 citations
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May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” This study demonstrated that genetically engineered stem cells from human hair follicles can reverse hyperglycemia and reduce mortality in mice with type 1 diabetes by overexpressing the human insulin gene.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the thyroxine receptor agonist TDM10842 accelerated the onset of anagen, a hair growth phase, in C3H mice, potentially through activation of the Wnt/beta-catenin and Hedgehog pathways, with Pclaf playing a key role in this process.
22 citations
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February 2010 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” This article reviews the evidence regarding the role of sex hormones in occult hyperadrenocorticism and reports no new findings, highlighting the unproven nature of their involvement.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter reports a homozygous missense mutation in the LIPH gene causing autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex in a Chinese patient.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a patient with an ovarian steroid cell tumor that initially presented as non-classical adrenal hyperplasia, emphasizing the difficulty in differential diagnosis with hyperandrogenism and the importance of close clinical monitoring.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “PubMed” This case study reports an Asian female with congenital adrenal hyperplasia presenting atypically with polymenorrhagia, who showed improvement with oral dexamethasone, despite no change in hirsutism or clitoromegaly.