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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.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

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.

Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.

Stress can cause hair loss by negatively affecting hair follicles and this effect might be reversed with specific treatments.

Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.

Researchers found that hair shedding happens mostly when new hair is growing and involves a unique process.

Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.

Some cats with sudden hair loss and tiredness might have cancer-related alopecia.

The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Most dogs with alopecia had higher than normal levels of certain hormones, but hair loss might not always be linked to these hormone changes.

Certain defective glucocorticoid receptor mutants move faster inside cell nuclei and work less effectively.

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Hair loss involves immune responses, inflammation, and disrupted signaling pathways.