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Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.

A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.

Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

The book explains how excess male hormones can affect various conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cushing's disease.

Treat hirsutism in premenopausal women with oral contraceptives and consider additional treatments if needed.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.

Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.

Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.

Hirsutism requires identifying the cause to choose the right treatment, which may include medications like oral contraceptives or dexamethasone.

The document concludes that most patients with endocrine disorders experience diffuse, non-scarring hair loss, with scarring hair loss being rare.

The conclusion is that PCOS is a common cause of hirsutism in young obese women, and early treatment is important to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.

Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.

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

The painting of an 18th-century Sicilian baroness shows she had hair loss, possibly due to ovarian issues, insulin resistance, or a specific type of tumor.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Acne is common and can be linked to various systemic health conditions and syndromes.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.

Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.

A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.

Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.

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.

Studying acne-related syndromes helps us understand acne causes and can lead to new treatments.

New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.