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Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.

Female pattern hair loss is common and should be treated early to prevent worsening, with Minoxidil being the main approved treatment.

The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.

Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.

Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone is important for fertility.

Puberty involves complex hormonal changes, varies by gender and ethnicity, and requires careful monitoring for abnormalities.

Accurate assessment of puberty using Tanner staging is crucial for identifying normal and abnormal development.

Girls with PCOS often start puberty earlier and have signs of insulin resistance from a young age.

Recurrent vaginal bleeding in young girls without puberty signs may require a genital exam to find hidden causes.

Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.

A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.

Some autistic children may have higher levels of male hormones, which could be linked to aggression.

A boy's early puberty caused by a testicular tumor returned to normal after surgery.

Early sexual development in children, especially girls, can be treated with hormone therapy to improve adult height and requires support for the child and family.

Men who went through puberty later had lower sperm counts and altered hormone levels, possibly affecting fertility.

An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.

Hair can regrow in adult mice's skin after injury, and this process can be boosted by increasing Wnt7a, a protein. This could potentially help treat baldness and change our understanding of hair growth.

Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.

A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in women, linked to increased risk of metabolic and heart diseases, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Skin problems can be signs of hormone-related disorders and recognizing them early is important for treatment.

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

A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

APS-1 in Italy shows diverse AIRE mutations and various autoimmune issues.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Hair follicle stem cells and skin cells show promise for hair and skin therapies but need more research for clinical use.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.