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    Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Review of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency and Diagnostic Challenges

    March 2009 in “ Dermato-endocrinology ”
    Cleo Dessinioti, Andreas Katsambas
    Studysummary This review discusses the evaluation, clinical presentation, and cutaneous manifestations of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, focusing on differential diagnosis challenges with polycystic ovary syndrome, and reports no new clinical findings.
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    2. Medical Treatment of Hirsutism Dermatologic therapy · 2008
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    1. Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss Springer eBooks · 2013
    2. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne Skin therapy letter · 2011
    3. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Review of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency and Diagnostic Challenges Dermato-endocrinology · 2009