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

Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.

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

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.

Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.

Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.

A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.

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

A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.

A new mutation in the TMEM173 gene and a risk allele in IFIH1 cause a unique set of immune-related symptoms.

A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.

Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.

Vitiligo and lupus can occur together, requiring careful treatment to manage both conditions.

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

Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.

Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.

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

Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.

Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

Removing one ovary helped treat a woman's severe PCOS symptoms when medicine didn't work.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.

Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.

Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.

The balance of thiol-disulfide in women with hair loss is affected but not damaged.

A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.

A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.

Finasteride helps hair growth.