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

Obese people are more likely to have certain skin conditions like dark patches, stretch marks, skin tags, and bumpy skin.

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.

Docetaxel is safe and works well for older people with cancer, with manageable side effects.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.

The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.

In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.

Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.

High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.