January 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this reported case, a 13-year-old boy with alopecia areata experienced complete lesion resolution and varied hair regrowth across different laser treatment parameters after three months of combined oral prednisone, topical ointment, and CO2 fractional laser therapy.
January 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a girl with familial adenomatous polyposis who exhibited heterosexual precocious puberty due to an adrenal tumor secreting cortisol and androgens; after her adrenalectomy, her hormone levels normalized and symptoms improved, illustrating the link between genetic syndromes and endocrine disorders.
December 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this case study, a 22-year-old woman with hair fall, dryness, and thinness on her scalp experienced improved blood circulation, hair growth, and shine after using Nilibhrungarajadi tailam, an Ayurvedic herbal oil, for head massage and hair care.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report details a diagnostic challenge in a postmenopausal woman with severe hyperandrogenism where distinguishing between adrenal and ovarian causes was complicated by elevated 17-OH Progesterone and asymmetric ovarian enlargement; pending surgical pathology is expected to guide further management.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, researchers described a postmenopausal woman with virilization symptoms who was diagnosed with a Leydig cell tumor in her ovary, and symptoms improved following tumor removal. The authors highlighted the diagnostic challenge of differentiating such cases from age-related hormonal changes.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case study, a postmenopausal woman with symptoms of virilization was diagnosed with a rare ovarian Leydig cell tumor, and surgical removal led to a resolution of her hyperandrogenism and related symptoms, highlighting the importance of thorough differential diagnosis in postmenopausal hyperandrogenism.
September 2024 in “Electronic Journal of General Medicine” In this case series study, two Peruvian women with virilizing ovarian tumors called Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors showed clinical improvement and normalization of androgens after surgical treatment, highlighting the diagnostic challenge of these rare presentations at different ages.
September 2024 in “Medicine theory and practice” In a clinical case study, researchers identified adrenocortical adenoma as the cause of hyperandrogenism syndrome in a preschool-aged girl, following a comprehensive diagnostic process and successful surgical intervention to remove the tumor, leading to positive clinical improvements.
May 2024 in “Cytotherapy” In this study, a 40-year-old man with hair loss showed complete hair regrowth and no relapse 24 weeks after receiving umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell and secretome injections, highlighting their potential for alopecia treatment, although further research involving larger populations is needed.
This study presents a case where a young male with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale, using finasteride, experienced symptomatic improvement after PFO closure and discontinuing finasteride, suggesting cardiovascular risks associated with the drug.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” In this report, two adult patients with Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome exhibited new cardiac features, such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular and atrial dilatation, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular follow-up in adults with this condition.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” In this clinical case report, a man with Birt Hogg Dube syndrome presented with parathyroid cancer, the first such case according to the authors, highlighting a potential link between Folliculin gene mutations and parathyroid cancer development.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research explores the impact of advanced technologies, such as machine learning and robotics, on cardiothoracic surgery, noting that innovations like artificial hearts and enhanced circulatory support systems may improve patient outcomes by aiding diagnostics, surgery planning, and postoperative care.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a male child with alopecia areata and renal dysgenesis, highlighting a possible coincidental association that may require future genetic investigation.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights the potential benefits of unilateral adrenalectomy in treating primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia, noting a high rate of remission and low risk of recurrence.
October 2023 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a man diagnosed with Hoffman syndrome, characterized by muscle hypertrophy and weakness due to severe hypothyroidism, who had an excellent response to thyroid hormone replacement.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report details a 73-year-old woman with significant hirsutism and hair loss linked to a rare ovarian Leydig cell tumor, which was resolved by bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, normalizing her testosterone levels and addressing her symptoms.
September 2023 in “Medicine” In this case report, a 41-year-old man with moderate androgenic alopecia showed an increase in hair density and improvements in hair characteristics after using Zimmer aqueous spray containing Zimmer herbal extract powder for 3 months, suggesting its potential as an alternative treatment for hair loss.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher obesity-related parameters, such as fat percentage and BMI, compared to healthy controls, but observed no differences in cardiovascular markers like CIMT and EFT.
August 2023 in “Diagnostics” This study observed that using ultra-high-frequency ultrasound with 70 MHz probes effectively assessed the distribution of hyaluronic acid fillers and improvements in nasolabial fold wrinkles, with significant changes in dermal thickness and wrinkle scores maintained 24 weeks after treatment.
This case study presented by the researchers describes the effective use of topical calcipotriene ointment in treating a 6-year-old girl with en coup de sabre scleroderma, resulting in normalization of the sclerotic skin, hair regrowth, and improved pigmentation.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” This study found that hair from the vertex posterior is a reliable sampling region for detecting zolpidem intake, showing consistent drug concentration and peak position compared to other scalp regions.
December 2022 in “Exploratory animal and medical research” This study found that acral lick dermatitis in dogs has a higher prevalence in young male dogs, especially Labrador retrievers, during colder months, with psychogenic triggers being the most common cause.
December 2022 in “Journal of Phytonanotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This case report describes a 35-year-old woman with PCOS who achieved a healthy pregnancy and symptom relief through a four-month Ayurvedic treatment regimen, emphasizing its potential in treating severe cases.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a rare instance of virilizing androgen production due to an ovarian serous cystadenoma in a 59-year-old woman, with testosterone levels normalizing after its removal.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study reports a rare instance of a virilizing androgen-only secreting adrenal cortical adenoma in a 13-year-old, with symptom resolution after surgical removal.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study found that a 1.6cm ovarian Leydig cell tumor, causing hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman, evaded detection on standard imaging techniques, underscoring the difficulty of diagnosing such tumors with imaging alone.
This paper introduces the first computational model of male baldness that simulates hair loss using the Hamilton-Norwood classification and has been deemed plausible for clinical use by a dermatologist.
July 2022 in “L Endocrinologo” This case report describes a 77-year-old woman with female pattern hair loss and elevated testosterone levels, who showed no improvement with minoxidil and lacked adrenal tumors on imaging.
April 2022 in “Indexia revista médico - científica” This review discusses the characteristics of alopecia areata, a sudden, non-scarring hair loss condition with autoimmune origins, and reports no new clinical results.