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A rare biotin deficiency in an Iraqi family caused severe symptoms but was successfully treated with lifelong biotin.

Biotin supplements can effectively treat hair loss and skin issues in certain enzyme deficiencies.

A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.

Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.

A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.

Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Some children with methylmalonic and propionic acidaemias have skin problems related to their condition and diet.

A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.

Biotinidase deficiency has various symptoms and can be treated with biotin supplements.

A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.

Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.

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.

Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

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

CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.

People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.

The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.

Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.