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People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.

Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.

Hyperandrogenism, often causing excessive hair growth and acne, can be treated with methods like weight reduction, hair removal, various medications, and in the case of acne, topical treatments.

A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.

Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.

A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.

A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.

A woman's rare ovarian tumor was treated with surgery, which stopped her symptoms and normalized her hormone levels.

Some autistic children may have higher levels of male hormones, which could be linked to aggression.

The glucocorticoid receptor helps protect skin from tumors and other issues.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.

Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.

A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.

People with Parkinson's disease have higher levels of cortisone in their hair, which may indicate chronic stress hormone dysfunction.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

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

Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.

Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.

Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.

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

A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.

DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.

Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.

Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.

Using minoxidil on dogs can cause serious cardiovascular damage, including arterial injury and hemorrhagic lesions.

Behçet's Disease may be caused by genetic and environmental factors leading to abnormal immune responses, and stress management and new treatments could improve patient outcomes.

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