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The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
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research Determination Of Bariatric Surgery Outcomes: Prospective Study
Bariatric surgery improves health but often causes hair loss and vitamin deficiency.
research Peripheral Blood Gene Expression in Alopecia Areata Reveals Molecular Pathways Distinguishing Heritability, Disease, and Severity
Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
research Non-Invasive Method Distinguishes Chronic Telogen Effluvium From Mild Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinicopathological Correlation
Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
research Androgen Treatment in Women
Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.
research Highlights from the 68th Annual Meeting of the Society of Investigative Dermatology
The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.
research Endocrine Care of Transpeople Part I: A Review of Cross-Sex Hormonal Treatments, Outcomes, and Adverse Effects in Transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
research Chromium Supplementation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
research P50 Difficult to Diagnose SLE Manifestations Associated with Cardiac Arrest, Myocarditis, Chronic Pericarditis, Polyneuropathy
Accurate diagnosis of SLE requires extensive testing due to its complex symptoms.
research Androgen Treatment in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
research Androgen Treatment in Women: A Review of Testosterone Therapy and Its Effects
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
research Chrousos Syndrome: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Management
The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.
research Prospective Investigation of Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in the UK Biobank Cohort Study
Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Hair as an Indicator of the Calcium and Phosphorus Status of Ponies
Hair analysis can't determine ponies' calcium and phosphorus levels; use soil and feed tests instead.
research Queries and Minor Notes
Washing can prevent cancer from lubricating oils, extreme body temperatures need more study, Sulfomid is not recognized, no reliable diphtheria carrier treatment except surgery, eyelid injuries should heal before repair, heterophile antibody test is specific for mononucleosis, chlorine inhalations for colds are outdated, and wheat germ is safe.
research Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions
Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
research Evaluation of Healthcare of Gender-Dysphoric Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System
Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.
research Endocrinological Assessment in Transgender Individuals
The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
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 Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Natural Products
More people are becoming allergic to natural products like propolis and marigold, especially women.
research Nonscarring Diffuse Hair Loss in Women: A Clinico-Etiological Study from a Tertiary Care Center in North-West India
Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
PRP therapy safely improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
research Hair-Growth Stimulation by Conditioned Medium from Vitamin D3-Activated Preadipocytes in C57BL/6 Mice
Vitamin D3-activated cell byproduct promotes hair growth in mice by increasing blood vessel growth.
research Telogen Effluvium in the New SARS-CoV-2 Era
COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutation in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
research Can Extra-Adrenal Cortisol Secretion Occur in an Adrenalectomized Patient?
A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
research British Hair and Nail Society
Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
research Alopecia Areata in a 45-Year-Old Female with Autoimmune Diseases
A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.