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Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

New treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition alopecia areata may include JAK inhibitors and other immunomodulators.

Methyl prednisolone helps most patients with alopecia universalis regrow hair.

Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.

A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.

Women with excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary disease may more often carry a gene variant for 21 hydroxylase deficiency.

The desmopressin stimulation test helped identify an adrenal cause for a patient's Cushing's syndrome.

Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.

The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.

A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.

A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.

New treatments for alopecia areata, like JAK inhibitors and immunomodulators, are promising.

A woman's Cushing's syndrome caused by adrenal cancer improved after surgery.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove an adrenal tumor.

A Miniature Pinscher dog with hair loss and scaling was diagnosed with pattern alopecia and improved with melatonin treatment.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.

The hair coat disorder in Schipperkes is similar to Alopecia X and involves increased androstenedione levels and hair cycle arrest.

The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.

The document discusses various challenging skin conditions and their treatments.

Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.

A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.

Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.

Stress may affect hair growth by influencing hair follicle development and could contribute to hair loss.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone and excess hair in a woman, which was resolved after tumor removal.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.