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Glossary Steroid Cell Tumor

rare ovarian tumor producing excess steroids, causing hormonal issues

A Steroid Cell Tumor is a rare type of ovarian tumor that originates from cells capable of producing steroids, such as testosterone or cortisol. These tumors can lead to hormonal imbalances, causing symptoms like excessive hair growth (hirsutism) or menstrual irregularities. They are typically benign but can sometimes be malignant, requiring careful medical evaluation and treatment.

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research Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report

17 citations , January 2013 in “Case Reports in Medicine”

This review discusses steroid cell tumors of the ovary, their hormone production, symptoms, and evaluation, emphasizing surgery as the key treatment approach; it reports no new clinical results.

research Virilizing ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 40 year old South Indian female: a case report

10 citations , 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.

Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature

research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature

7 citations , October 2019 in “Case reports in endocrinology”

This case report describes a woman with hyperandrogenism and menstrual disturbances, where an ovarian steroid cell tumor was identified and removed, leading to resolution of symptoms.

A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, of the Ovary in a Young Woman

research A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), of the Ovary in a Young Woman

3 citations , July 2019 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology”

This case report and literature review describes a 27-year-old woman with a Sertoli Leydig cell tumor causing testosterone-related symptoms and highlights normalization of hormone levels after surgical treatment.

research A Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor-Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female with Challenging Histopathological and Biochemical Features: A Case Report

April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

This case study of a young Palestinian woman illustrates the diagnostic and treatment challenges of ovarian steroid cell tumors, highlighting the importance of detailed examination when hormonal therapy fails.

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community Expectations control for SCUBE3

20 upvotes 2 years ago

SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

community Hair loss research is a money grab

227 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

community Why isn't anyone using Way-316606? If it works then it grows a full head of hair back on most people

in Treatment 134 upvotes 1 year ago

Way-316606 is considered a potential hair loss treatment but is avoided due to safety concerns and lack of research. Minoxidil and Finasteride are preferred as established treatments.

community is the reason why people are in denial about prolactin causing hair loss is the fact that prolactin is one of the hardest things to lower?

21 upvotes 2 years ago

High prolactin levels can cause hair loss, and finasteride may increase prolactin. Cabergoline or Vitamin B6 might lower prolactin, but combining them with finasteride requires caution.

community If PP405 works it will be fkn impossible to buy it.

103 upvotes 10 months ago

PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that may activate dormant hair follicles, but there are concerns about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects. Users discuss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, expressing skepticism about PP405's long-term success and accessibility.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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