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Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

The "Punch Assay" can regenerate hair follicles efficiently in mice and has potential for human hair regeneration.

Nail disorders are often related to jobs like housework and manual labor, with cosmetic issues being the main concern, and are commonly caused by skin diseases like psoriasis.

Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.

Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

Skin healing from blisters can delay hair growth as stem cells focus on repairing skin over developing hair.

Male pattern hair loss may have evolved to promote younger fathers for offspring health and survival, encouraging monogamy and paternal nurturing.

Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.

Biotin supplements improved skin and hair problems in a girl with biotinidase deficiency.

Women with moderate body hair have higher levels of certain hormones and may benefit from treatment that increases sex hormone-binding protein.

Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.

The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.

Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Women with PCOS have more insulin resistance and are more likely to have heart-related health issues, with insulin resistance being a bigger factor than β-cell problems.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.

Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.

Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.

A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.

Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis is a rare genetic condition causing sparse hair growth, requiring specific recognition for proper care.

Valproic acid can cause hair loss when taken orally but may promote hair growth when applied topically.

Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

Some patients experience temporary hair loss after ulcerative colitis surgery, likely due to illness rather than the surgery itself, and it usually grows back within six months.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.