1 citations
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October 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” In this case report, a patient with pseudovaginal perineoscrotal hypospadias due to 5α-reductase deficiency presented gender dysphoria, and after genomic sequencing confirmation, injectable testosterone undecanoate treatment successfully developed desired male secondary sexual characteristics.
October 2025 in “Journal of Obstetric and Gynaecological Practices POGS”
March 2024 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the aesthetic impact and primary treatment options for cutis verticis gyrata, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This report describes the first known case of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption occurring after a follicular unit extraction procedure, possibly linked to surgical trauma and post-surgical steroid use.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” In this case report, the researchers described a postmenopausal woman with androgenic symptoms who was found to have a benign Leydig cell tumor of the left ovary, indicated by elevated testosterone levels and MRI findings, which was successfully treated with surgery.
16 citations
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January 2014 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that vertical sleeve gastrectomy improved metabolic, behavioral, and reproductive symptoms in a rat model of PCOS, suggesting it may be a potential therapy for specific aspects of PCOS.
January 2011 in “Shandong yiyao” This analysis concluded that preoperative finasteride significantly reduced blood loss during transurethral resection of the prostate by potentially decreasing the expression of VEGF and microvessel density.
9 citations
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May 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” In this study, transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy ovarian drilling in CC-resistant women with PCOS significantly improved ovulation and pregnancy rates over a six-month period, with 82.9% ovulating and a 70.1% pregnancy rate by the end of the study.
3 citations
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September 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This research suggests that intraoperative unilateral occipital artery ligation can reduce the risk of complications like scalp necrosis, offering advantages such as improved visualization and reduced asymmetry during extensive scalp lift surgeries.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This article lacks an abstract and reports no new findings.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Cases Journal” This case study reports that a virilizing Leydig cell type ovarian tumor in a 40-year-old woman caused hyperandrogenism and virilization symptoms, which improved post-surgery.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that among patients with sex cord stromal ovarian tumors, 11% exhibited signs of virilization, requiring thorough clinical evaluation to rule out non-neoplastic causes.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports” In this report, a rare case of scalp arteriovenous fistula following hair transplantation was successfully treated using direct puncture embolization with n-butyl cyanoacrylate glue, demonstrating effective management of this condition.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Surgical Neurology International” This case report describes the successful use of percutaneous and endovascular embolization with PHIL embolic agent to treat a rare scalp arteriovenous fistula following a hair transplant.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
9 citations
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June 1999 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” In this study, oral contraceptives containing desogestrel or cyproteron acetate effectively treated hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, while ovarian electrocautery is recommended for those with concurrent infertility.
1 citations
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December 1998 in “PubMed” In this case report, a 68-year-old woman with a Leydig cell tumor of the ovary experienced virilization, and surgical removal led to normalization of testosterone levels and regression of symptoms.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Urology” This review reports that treatments for urological cancers, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, often result in significant dermatological side effects that negatively affect patients' quality of life and treatment adherence, highlighting a need for better management strategies and further research.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case study reported a 68-year-old woman with postmenopausal virilization due to a rare Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, where her symptoms and elevated testosterone levels only normalized post-surgery, underscoring the importance of thorough evaluation in such cases to improve diagnosis and treatment.
This study found that administering Finasteride for two weeks before surgery significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing monopolar TURP, with the interventional group experiencing less mean blood loss and shorter operative times compared to the control group.
27 citations
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May 1976 in “PubMed” This study concluded that wedge resection in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome did not significantly affect androgen status or the biochemical features of the condition, though most regained regular menstrual cycles and some became pregnant.
July 2023 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case report involved a premenopausal woman with rapidly progressing virilizing symptoms caused by a rare sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary. Following surgical intervention, her symptoms improved, highlighting the importance of recognizing virilizing symptoms as potential indicators of low-grade ovarian malignancies in similar cases.
January 2014 in “Revista del Hospital Juárez de México” The authors concluded that preoperative treatment with finasteride for a month effectively reduced perioperative bleeding and shortened hospital stays in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this case report, follicular unit extraction successfully treated stable segmental vitiligo in the inguinoscrotal region.
June 2009 in “Chin J Endocr Surg” This study found that combining finasteride with antibiotics was more effective in treating inflammatory hemospermia than antibiotics alone, possibly due to reduced VEGF synthesis and inhibited microvascular formation.
December 2024 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” This study highlights a rare case of ovarian hyperthecosis in a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman, presenting with polycythemia and severe hyperandrogenism symptoms, with resolution of symptoms following laparoscopic bilateral oophorectomy.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermatology online journal” This review describes the surgical and nonsurgical genital rejuvenation options for addressing hair, morphology, and vascular changes, noting increased interest but providing no new clinical findings.
September 2018 in “Translational andrology and urology” This study explored the effects of MOTILIPERM on infertility in a rat model with varicocele and oxidative stress, reporting its potential therapeutic efficacy.
This case report suggests that scalp arteriovenous malformations can cause local hair loss, which may recover following ethanol embolization treatment.
41 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses fixed drug eruption (FDE) potentially linked to finasteride and emphasizes dermatologists' need to recognize its possible occurrence due to the drug's widespread use, but reports no new clinical results.