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Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.

Body hair can be used to test for alcohol intake, especially in men.

Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.

Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.

The new clinical trial design is promising but needs real-world trials to test its effectiveness and possible enhancements.

Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.

Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.

The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.

Telogen effluvium is linked to deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and thyroid function.

Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.

Most people using biotin don't see skin improvements, and it may affect lab tests, so doctors shouldn't suggest it without confirming a deficiency.

Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.

Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.

A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.

COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.