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A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
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The study found increased skin pigmentation and variable melanocyte density in a patient with Addison's disease.
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Men with Addison disease should be screened for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy if they have hair loss.
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