research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
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research Essential Role of STAT3 Signaling in Hair Follicle Homeostasis
STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
research Brain Allopregnanolone Induces Marked Scratching Behavior in Diet-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model
A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.
research Prenatal Androgenization of Ewes as a Model of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
research Prostate Specific Antigen in Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A New Insight
PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.
research Effect of Metformin Using 2-Hour Postload Insulin for Measuring Insulin Resistance in Taiwanese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
research Pharmacokinetics of Two Novel Formulations of Modified-Release Oral Testosterone Alone and With Finasteride in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
New oral testosterone formulations show potential for safer, effective hormone replacement in men with low testosterone.
research The Impact of Exogenous Vitamin D on Thyroid Autoimmunity in Euthyroid Men with Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Early-Onset Androgenic Alopecia
Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
research Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Low Transferrin Saturation Levels, and Male-Pattern Baldness
Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.
research Limits of Visual Detection for Finasteride Polymorphs in Prepared Binary Mixtures: Analysis by X-ray Powder Diffraction
research Cardiovascular Risk Markers and Thyroid Status in Young Indian Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Case-Control Study
Young Indian women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease, not linked to thyroid function but to higher levels of certain fats and homocysteine.
research Darier Sign: A Historical Note
Dermatologists diagnose and manage melanoma more effectively than general practitioners.
research Bone Metabolism in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case-Control Study
People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
research Besnoitiosis In Donkeys: An Emerging Parasitic Disease Of Equids In Italy
Besnoitiosis, a parasitic disease, has been found in donkeys in Italy and may be more common in Europe than previously thought.
research Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Rosuvastatin-Treated Men with Mixed Dyslipidemia and Early-Onset Androgenic Alopecia
Rosuvastatin improves lipid levels, reduces inflammation, but worsens insulin sensitivity in men with early-onset hair loss.
research Assessment of the Relationship Between Serum High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Hormone Levels and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: Case Report
A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
research Formation of the Cornified Envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research Hair Cortisol in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
research Unusual Presentation of Denys-Drash Syndrome in a Girl with Undisclosed Consumption of Biotin
A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.
research Terazosin or Baclofen in Young Men with Chronic Orchialgia: A Cohort Study of 499 Patients
Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.
research Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
research Does Myo-Inositol Oxygenase, the Only Enzyme to Catalyze Myo-Inositol In Vivo, Play a Role in the Etiology of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
The enzyme myo-inositol oxygenase is not linked to the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Effects of Diet Supplementation with Sodium Selenite and Selenium-Enriched Yeast on Puppies’ Health Performance from Post-Weaning to Adulthood
Organic selenium may offer better retention and less waste in puppies.
research Vitamin D Status and the Effect of Oral Vitamin D Treatment in Children with Alopecia Areata
Oral vitamin D treatment can help some children with alopecia areata who have vitamin D deficiency.
research Advances in the Genetic Understanding of Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Scientists now better understand the genetics of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leading to more accurate diagnoses and potential new treatments.
research Overlap Between Ulerythema Ophryogenes and Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: A Case Report
A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Retinol-Binding Protein 4, Leptin, and Insulin Resistance in Idiopathic Hirsutism and Hirsute Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with idiopathic hirsutism and PCOS have higher RBP4 levels, and PCOS is linked to greater insulin resistance; weight management may help both conditions.
research Current Genetics in Hair Diseases
Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.