January 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Granulomatous alopecia areata is a rare but real form of hair loss.
[object Object] March 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 can cause chronic, poorly healing wounds.
42 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
16 citations,
December 2007 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
15 citations,
May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Balding men have higher heart disease risk.
12 citations,
January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
9 citations,
January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Pediatrics” A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
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January 2019 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
1 citations,
November 2002 in “Endocrine practice” The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
115 citations,
June 2004 in “Pediatrics” Children, especially teenagers, can get severe SARS-CoV infection with symptoms similar to adults, but they typically recover well with supportive care.
70 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
56 citations,
November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.
35 citations,
May 2015 in “Arquivos De Gastroenterologia” Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease and worse metabolic health.
13 citations,
December 2008 in “Veterinary dermatology” A rabbit with sebaceous adenitis was effectively treated with ciclosporin and medium-chain triglycerides.
13 citations,
July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.
6 citations,
January 2020 in “Dermatology” Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
4 citations,
November 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Using tissue expanders for scalp reconstruction in patients with extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita is effective and has minimal complications.
2 citations,
November 2020 in “Fertility Research and Practice” The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
2 citations,
September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
2 citations,
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “KnE life sciences” HDPCM treatment healed a baby's congenital skin defect caused by varicella infection.
December 2021 in “Aegean journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.
January 2019 in “The Annals of Thoracic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning and execution of facial gender affirmation surgery after at least 12 months of hormonal therapy can improve the quality of life for transgender individuals.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil, tretinoin, and finasteride may help hair regrowth in mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
947 citations,
February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
417 citations,
February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.