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A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.

Spironolactone improved symptoms in women with hormonal imbalances and had few side effects.

A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.

Metabolic syndrome can cause serious health issues and should be considered when treating women with severe acne.

Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.

The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.

Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.

No significant hormone differences found in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.

Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.

Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.

The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.

Feeding steers only Leucaena leucocephala causes severe health issues and poor weight gain.

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

Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.

Women with more 3α,17β-androstanediol glucuronide compared to sex hormone binding globulin are more likely to have female pattern baldness.

A woman's diabetes improved after removing ovarian tumors that caused high testosterone levels.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

Genetic variants can affect valproic acid's effectiveness, side effects, and levels in epilepsy treatment.

Ayurvedic treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms.

Scurvy still occurs today and can be diagnosed by symptoms like gum bleeding and a specific rash, confirmed by low vitamin C levels.

Lupus nephritis can cause severe kidney and blood vessel problems.

A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.

Women with telogen effluvium have lower levels of iron, folate, and vitamin B12.

Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.