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

The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.

Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher chance of having chronic thyroiditis.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

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

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

Dogs with sex hormone imbalances may not drink or pee a lot but often lose hair on their body and can have reproductive system issues.

Topical corticosteroid was not more effective than placebo for children's alopecia areata, and atopy did not change treatment results.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.

A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.

A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.

Topical corticosteroid treatment showed no significant difference from placebo in treating alopecia areata in children.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

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

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.

Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.

A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.

High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.

Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.

Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.