22 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
278 citations,
August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
11 citations,
August 2018 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Polish medical societies recommend personalized treatment for PCOS based on the patient's specific symptoms and use the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosis.
A spayed dog with vaginal bone structures causing infection was successfully treated by removing the bones and administering medication.
11 citations,
October 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Many alopecia patients have undetected thyroid abnormalities that can be found through physical exams.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Adult women with acne in Iraq often have more severe symptoms and hormone-related issues than younger girls with acne.
1 citations,
December 2013 in “Urological Science” A man developed male breast cancer after four years of finasteride treatment for an enlarged prostate.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Women with pituitary adenomas often have reproductive issues, like irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant, but not always breast milk production without pregnancy.
7 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.
57 citations,
August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sandalore®, a synthetic scent, reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in women with telogen effluvium.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Indian women with PCOS may need different ultrasound criteria for diagnosis than current standards.
4 citations,
November 2019 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” The document concludes that the acoustic coupler SF-001 is good for skin ultrasound, especially on rough body parts, because it's stable and shows blood vessels well.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Botulinum toxin treatment improves hair follicle width and length in androgenetic alopecia.
26 citations,
November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
September 2022 in “Biomedicines” Lipid Accumulation Product and Free Androgens Index are effective for assessing fatty liver disease risk in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
87 citations,
July 2012 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.
23 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
20 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
10 citations,
February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology” A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
90 citations,
February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
22 citations,
February 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.
12 citations,
January 2016 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.
6 citations,
April 2018 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
4 citations,
November 1996 in “European journal of endocrinology” Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
June 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.
1 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of pathology and translational medicine” Fetal death was caused by umbilical cord stricture with hair growth in the Wharton jelly.