November 2012 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex autoimmune disease mainly affecting women, with varied symptoms and unknown exact cause.
January 2021 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
32 citations,
February 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Children and adults with Cushing's disease show different symptoms and males have more severe cases; surgery outcomes can be predicted by certain factors.
January 2023 in “International journal of medical science and health research” Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.
The document tests knowledge and decision-making in hematology through multiple-choice questions.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” Ovarian volume is significantly related to higher levels of certain hormones in Korean women with PCOS.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Adult women with acne in Iraq often have more severe symptoms and hormone-related issues than younger girls with acne.
5 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD international” Taking a daily multivitamin may be enough to promote hair growth in people with alopecia.
57 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
42 citations,
February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The conclusion is that three signs can help diagnose hair loss after it happens, potentially avoiding more invasive tests.
81 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
13 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most people using biotin don't see skin improvements, and it may affect lab tests, so doctors shouldn't suggest it without confirming a deficiency.
2 citations,
October 2010 in “Reviews in Medical Microbiology” Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
23 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
February 2021 in “Indonesian Journal of Perinatology” Most pregnancies with SLE resulted in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
76 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
70 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
22 citations,
August 2011 in “Endocrine Practice” Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
8 citations,
September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
7 citations,
October 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
6 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” Ivermectin injections and spray, along with hygiene measures, successfully treated sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs.
4 citations,
June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
3 citations,
June 2013 in “Turkish Journal of Rheumatology” A 16-year-old boy with Castleman's disease and lupus was successfully treated and showed no recurrence.