research First Case of Degenerative Mucinotic Mural Folliculitis in Brazil
A cat in Brazil was found with a severe skin condition linked to feline AIDS.
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research Study of Fecal Glucocorticoid Metabolite in Bears: A Review
Analyzing bear poop helps measure their stress without harming them.
research Association Between Stress and Bilateral Symmetrical Alopecia in Free-Ranging Formosan Macaques in a High-Population-Density Area
Stress likely causes hair loss in Formosan macaques.
research Biotin Beware: Perils of Biotin Supplementation
Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
research Synthesis of 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone Haptens
Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.
research Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Biochemical Criteria
The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
research Ultrastructural Alterations and Environmental Exposure Influence the Opiate Concentrations in Hair of Drug Addicts
Environmental factors can greatly reduce drug levels in hair.
research Quantification of Reproductive Hormones in Hair of Captive Adult Brown Bears and Their Application as Indicators of Sex and Reproductive State
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research Antimüllerian Hormone to Determine Polycystic Ovarian Morphology: The APHRODITE Study
A blood test level of 3.2 ng/mL of Antimüllerian hormone is good for identifying polycystic ovarian morphology in European women aged 25–45.
research How Biotin Induces Misleading Results in Thyroid Bioassays: Case Series
Taking biotin supplements can cause incorrect thyroid test results, leading to wrong diagnoses.
research Expression Patterns of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Neurturin, Their Cognate Receptors GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and Common Signal Transduction Element c-Ret in Human Skin Hair Follicles
Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Ashwagandha Seed Plant Exosome-Like Nanovesicles Promote In Vitro Cellular Regeneration of Human Dermal Hair Follicle, Endothelial and Fibroblast Cells
Ashwagandha seed nanovesicles may help regenerate hair and skin cells.
research Specificity of Anti-SSB as a Diagnostic Marker for the Classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Anti-SSB antibodies are useful for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus and are linked to specific symptoms.
research Exosomes for Hair Growth and Regeneration
Exosomes show promise for hair growth but face challenges in standardization and concentration for clinical use.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 Enhances M2 Macrophage Differentiation and Attenuates Adverse Cardiac Remodeling in the Infarcted Diabetic Heart
Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) can help improve heart function in diabetic mice after a heart attack by reducing inflammation and harmful changes to the heart's structure.
research A Case Control Study of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels did not relate to how severe their condition was.
research Association Between Stress and Bilateral Symmetrical Alopecia in Free-Ranging Formosan Macaques in Mt. Longevity, Taiwan
Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
research Primary Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Goiter in an Adult Cat
The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
research Sexual Function in Women with Androgen Excess Disorders: Classic Forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.
research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Circulating Androgen Levels Before and After Oophorectomy in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women
Oophorectomy lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with postmenopausal women still producing significant testosterone.
research Adrenal and Gonadal Activity, Androgen Concentrations, and Adult Height Outcomes in Boys With Silver-Russell Syndrome
Higher androgen levels during puberty are linked to shorter adult height in boys with Silver-Russell syndrome.
research Serum Levels of Androgen-Associated Hormones Are Correlated with Curative Effect in Androgenic Alopecia in Young Men
Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
research The Tale of Stress: An Exploratory Analysis of Cortisol Levels in the Tail Hair of Captive Asian Elephants
Elephant tail-hair can show past stress levels, matching times when stressful events happened.
research Analysis of Hair Cortisol as an Indicator of Chronic Stress in Pigs in Two Different Farrowing Systems
Pigs in farrowing crates and loose-housing systems showed no difference in chronic stress levels as measured by hair cortisol.
research A New Catalyst for Organic Synthesis: Mercuric Triflate
Mercuric triflate is an effective catalyst for various organic reactions, working well at room temperature with high yields.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Its Correlation with Serum Ferritin Level
Female patients with androgenetic alopecia have low serum ferritin levels.
research Clinical and Analytical Evaluation of LC-MS Methods for Plasma Renin Activity and Aldosterone
The study developed methods to measure biomarkers in mice and found differences in hormone levels linked to gut microbiota diversity and stress response.
research A Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis in a Postmenopausal Woman
A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.