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New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.

Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

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

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.

People with reproductive, thyroid disorders, and type 2 diabetes can experience voice changes, but more research is needed to understand this better.

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.

New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.

A 13-year-old with 46 XY DSD had ambiguous genitalia due to incomplete masculinization.

A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.

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.

Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.

Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

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.

Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.

Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.

Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.

A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.

Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.

A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.

Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.