August 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” This case report describes an 18-year-old male whose acne, unresponsive to traditional treatments and only partially improved with oral isotretinoin, was linked to androgen metabolism anomalies indicative of a non-classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” This comprehensive book on hair disorders covers various topics, including alopecia and hair replacement techniques, and provides extensive bibliographies but does not report new clinical results.
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September 1981 in “PubMed” This study found that treatment with cyproterone acetate was generally successful for women with virilizing features, showing improved results in younger women and those with adrenal hirsutism, despite some side effects.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the clinical and biochemical features of genetic mutations affecting dihydrotestosterone production and their potential role in male pseudo-hermaphroditism, but presents no new clinical results.
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May 2019 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” This study found that fasting insulin levels are associated with increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.