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Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

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

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

New genotype linked to non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in Italian siblings.

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

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.

Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.

People with a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience it, and the severity of hair loss is linked to insulin resistance. The connection between early hair loss and oxidative stress needs more investigation.

The main causes of hirsutism in Jordanian women are PCOS and idiopathic hirsutism.

Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.

Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.

Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.

Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.