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Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

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

Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.

To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.

Exosomes can improve skin health and offer new treatments for skin repair and rejuvenation.

Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.

Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.

Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.

The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

A combined Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic showed that skin issues often weren't linked to rheumatic diseases, highlighting the benefits of a team approach.

Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.

Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.

Aquaporins could be new drug targets for treating polycystic ovary syndrome.

Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.

Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.

The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.

Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.