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.
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research Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
research 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors reduce the effects of testosterone by blocking its conversion into a stronger form.
research Detection of Cortisol, Estradiol, and Testosterone in Archaeological Human Hair from the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt
Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.
research Molecular Phenotyping of Lichen Planopilaris Revealed Dysregulation of Cholesterol/Fatty Acid Metabolism, Fibrosis, and Mast Cell Pathways
Lichen planopilaris involves disrupted fat metabolism, increased scarring, and mast cell activity.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Gene Expression Analysis Revealed Cholesterol, Fatty Acid, and Mast Cell Pathways
Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Is Associated With Dysregulation of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Pathways, Fibrosis, and Mast Cells
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia involves disrupted cholesterol pathways, fibrosis, and increased mast cells.
research Insights into Ovarian Hyperandrogenism: Lessons from Two Unusual Cases
The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.
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 The Most Visible Aspect of Chemotherapy: Alopecia: Is Prevention Possible?
No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
research Resistance of Transplanted Hair Follicles to Diffuse Alopecia Areata
Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
research Scalp Psoriasis Associated with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
A woman's severe hair loss was caused by scalp psoriasis, not the initially thought condition, and treatment improved her psoriasis but couldn't restore her lost hair.
research Combined Melanocytic Nevus Presenting with Scalp Alopecia Associated with Alopecia Areata: Coincidence or Causal?
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
research Paradigm Shift in the Concept of Hormonal Milieu of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer risk is not linked to blood testosterone levels.
research Hair Cycle and Alopecia X in Dogs
Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
research Minireview: Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
research Mosaic Hair Regrowth Pattern of Ophiasis and Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient With Alopecia Areata Totalis
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
research In This Issue
Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
research Proceedings From the Third Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies
The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
research Hair Loss
The article concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments, with medication options like finasteride and minoxidil for men, and minoxidil, hormones, or iron for women, while warning against unproven remedies.
research Dihydrotestosterone, Active Androgen Metabolites, and Related Pathology
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and its active metabolites play a key role in various diseases, and the development of 5α-reductase inhibitors can help treat these conditions.
research Disorders Linked to Insufficient Androgen Action in Male Children
Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.
research Therapeutic Effect of Spironolactone in Hyperandrogenism Syndrome
Spironolactone effectively reduces symptoms of hyperandrogenism but has some side effects.
research Spironolactone Reduces Hair Growth in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Spironolactone reduces hair growth in women with unexplained excessive hairiness.
research Bioactive Metabolites of Edible Mushrooms Efficacious Against Androgenic Alopecia: Targeting SRD5A2 Using Computational Approach
Certain compounds found in edible mushrooms may help treat hair loss.
research Bioactive Metabolites of Edible Mushrooms Efficacious Against Androgenic Alopecia: Targeting SRD5A2 Using Computational Approach
Mushroom compounds may help treat hair loss better than Finasteride.
research Quality Control of the Flavosterol Emulgel for Androgenic Alopecia Prevention and Treatment
The "Flavosterol" emulgel meets quality standards for treating hair loss.
research Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics and Condition of the Hormonal Status in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.
research Influence of Finasteride Treatment on Metabolic Profile of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Taking 1 mg finasteride for a year reduces dihydrotestosterone levels in men with early hair loss, but doesn't change their metabolic state.
research Is Male Androgenetic Alopecia A Sign Of The Male Equivalent Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Or Metabolic Syndrome?
Men with early hair loss and hormonal changes like PCOS could be the male equivalent of PCOS, not linked to metabolic syndrome.