research Toxicity of Repeated Oral Intake of Organic Selenium, Inorganic Selenium, and Selenium Nanoparticles: A Review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
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research Worth a Second Look: A 72-Year-Old Man with Significant Fatigue and Weight Loss
A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
research Progressive Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease from a Young Age Due to a Rare Genetic Disorder, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Recognizing rare causes of MASLD is crucial for effective treatment and preventing complications.
research The Multisystem Impact of Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review
Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
research Does Tissue Iron Status Have a Role in Female Alopecia?
Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.
research Cross-Section Trichometry: A Clinical Tool for Assessing the Progression and Treatment Response of Alopecia
The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Skin Aging in Women: Pathophysiology and Treatment
The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
research Late Presentation of Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
research What Causes Hidradenitis Suppurativa?—15 Years After
Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research The Potential for Occupational Exposure of Veterinarians to Ketamine Resulting in Positive Drug Tests
Veterinarians could test positive for ketamine from work exposure, not just substance abuse.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Distinctive Acne Entities
Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
research Estrogen Functions in Skin and Skin Appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
research Prevalence of Hyperandrogenemia in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosed by the National Institutes of Health 1990 Criteria
Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study
PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.
research Low Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Young Women with Diffuse Hair Loss
Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
research Acne in the Adult Female Patient: A Practical Approach
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.
research A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne in Adult Female Patients
Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study
PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.
research Alopecias
The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
research Phrynoderma and Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in Breastfeeding Women After Bariatric Surgery
Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
research Androgen Replacement in Women: A Commentary
Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
research Considerations for Cutaneous Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy That Fail to Resolve Postpartum
Some skin changes from pregnancy like hair loss, excessive hair growth, palm redness, and stretch marks may not go away after birth and could suggest a misdiagnosis or hidden condition.
research Interrelationships Between Skin Structure, Function, and Microbiome of Pregnant Females and Their Newborns: Study Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
The study aims to understand the skin and hair characteristics of mothers and their babies, and how these may affect newborns' skin health and mothers' postpartum hair loss.
research Hair Coil Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in an Unusual Age
An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.