research Cosmetic Effects of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Antiepileptic drugs cause cosmetic side effects like hair loss and weight gain, but patients still take their medication without it affecting their quality of life.
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research Severe Hyperandrogenism in a Young Woman with Elevated BMI: A Case Study of the Role of Weight Loss in the Management of PCOS
Losing weight, possibly through bariatric surgery, is key to improving PCOS and hyperandrogenism symptoms in obese patients.
research Impact of Weight Reduction and Oral Contraceptive Pills on Hyperandrogenism
Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.
research Is This a Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in a Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research Unusual Case of Hirsutism From Prolactinoma Induced Dihydrotestosterone Elevation
A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
research A 15-Year-Old Female Patient Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Initially Presented with Lupus Nephritis, Cerebritis, and Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
Early recognition and treatment of severe SLE symptoms can improve outcomes.
research Two-Dimensional Planimetry for Alopecia Areata Severity Evaluation Compared With Severity of Alopecia Tool: A Pilot Study
Measuring bald patch size can help grade hair loss severity, with photograph-based evaluation being more reliable.
research Profile of Female Hyperandrogenism at the Medical Clinic II: About 19 Cases
Hyperandrogenism is a common hormonal disorder in women, often linked to PCOS.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
research A Case of Autoimmune Facial Swelling, Weakness, and Sensorineuropathy with Lower Limb Myositis
The woman's facial symptoms are best explained by primary Sjögren’s Syndrome.
research Atypical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Vasculitic Polyneuropathy
A rare form of lupus can cause severe nerve damage and other symptoms, but treatment can help.
research Lipedematous Scalp with Lipedematous Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman with a rare scalp condition causing a thick scalp and hair loss didn't improve with steroid treatment.
research An Adult With Hair Loss: A Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research Case Report: Exceptional Association of Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Postmenopausal Patient
A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Report of a Challenging Case and Review of the Literature
A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
research Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Erythrocytosis and Pulmonary Embolus
A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
research Bone Health - Running: Can You Outrun Your Past?
The runner's bone injuries were linked to untreated Celiac Disease and low energy availability affecting her bone density.
research Bilateral Ovarian Hyperthecosis: A Benign and Unusual Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.
research Falsely Elevated Testosterone Levels: Role of LC-MS/MS in Reducing Unnecessary Testing
Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
research Novel Presentation of a Heterozygous INSR Mutation and Markedly Elevated Testosterone Levels in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
research An Unusual but Important Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Women
A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
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 An Elevated Tumor Marker and Adrenarche in a Child Using Lavender Oil
Lavender oil use in a child may be linked to early puberty signs and elevated tumor marker levels.
research A Woman With Headaches And Blurred Vision
The woman was diagnosed with Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease and successfully treated with medication, restoring her vision and stopping headaches.
research Visual Diagnosis: A 17-Year-Old Girl with Crohn Disease
A girl with Crohn's disease had a hairball causing bowel obstruction, which was removed, and she recovered well.
research Hyaluronic Acid, a Promising Skin Rejuvenating Biomedicine: A Review of Recent Updates and Pre-Clinical and Clinical Investigations on Cosmetic and Nutricosmetic Effects
Hyaluronic acid is effective for skin rejuvenation and should be a key ingredient in cosmetic products.
research Genetically Altered Expression of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Affects Fat Metabolism in Mice via Acetyl-CoA
Altering SSAT affects fat metabolism and body fat in mice.
research Clinical and Immunological Phenotype of Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Due to Damaging Mutations in NFKB2
Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Endocrine Intervention for Transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.