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Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.

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.

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.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

The study found that mouse sweat glands develop before birth, mature after birth, and have specific keratin patterns.

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

COVID-19 can cause skin issues like chilblains and rashes, which may help in early detection, especially in patients without other symptoms.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.

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

Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.

Minoxidil prolongs cell life, slows aging, and may produce longer hairs.

Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.

Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

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.

Cat color patterns are determined early in development by gene expression and epidermal changes, with the Dickkopf 4 gene playing a crucial role.

New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.

Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.

The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.

Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus commonly experience oral ulcers, arthritis, alopecia, skin rash, and nephritis.

Ionizing radiation causes irreversible skin damage, with single doses leading to acute injury and hair graying, and fractional doses causing more severe long-term tissue damage.

The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.

Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.

Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.

New materials help control stem cell growth and specialization for medical applications.

The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.