April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.
[object Object] April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
May 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia mostly affects postmenopausal women, with diagnosis often delayed by 3 years.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.
September 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Clomiphene citrate is a cheap and simple treatment for low testosterone that works as well as human chorionic gonadotropin, alone or combined, especially for men who want to keep their fertility.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Telogen effluvium is hair loss caused by disruption of the normal hair cycle.
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
July 2017 in “Contemporary Endocrinology” The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.
May 2016 in “Endocrine Abstracts” The removal of the adrenal tumor improved the patient's symptoms and reduced androgen levels, indicating successful surgery.
January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hormones affect skin aging, and treatments targeting hormonal balance may improve skin health.
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
January 2013 in “Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences” Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
May 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A man developed hair loss from testosterone treatment but improved with additional medication.
May 2011 in “Dermatología argentina” A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and skin condition had successful hair transplant surgery lasting 6 years, and medications helped reduce hair fall and promote growth.
August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
October 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting and implanting hair follicles can create finer, more natural-looking hairlines, with about half of the implanted hairs growing back.
March 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Several medical books were reviewed, each praised for their contributions to their fields.
January 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed treatments for skin conditions in children, emphasizing hydration, cautious medication use, and early intervention for infections.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Mannitol diuresis allows higher doses of cis-platinum for testicular cancer treatment without increasing kidney damage.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
September 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Scientists successfully created fully functional hair follicles using bioengineering methods and stem cells.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormone treatment caused hair loss, finasteride helped regrowth.
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
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July 2015 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
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January 2024 in “Liver International” Targeting thyroid hormone receptor α in liver cells may help treat liver fibrosis.
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
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July 2018 in “PubMed” Low vitamin D levels might cause hair loss that can be treated with vitamin D supplements.