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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.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Botox can effectively treat hair loss with some side effects and high cost, while LC hair serum also shows great results with fewer side effects.

Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.

Higher iron levels in the blood are not linked to increased hair loss in women.

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.

Low iron levels and obesity are linked to chronic hair loss in women.

A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.

Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of hair loss in women, so biotin supplements are not likely to be an effective hair loss treatment.

Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.

Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.

The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.

Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.

The method accurately measures 19 steroid hormones in human blood and urine using a small sample and is suitable for large-scale monitoring.

Lower melatonin levels are linked to more skin aging.

5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.

Low vitamin D levels are linked to symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, and hair loss.

Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.

Herbal hair serums offer multiple hair and skin benefits and are becoming more popular.

People with severe and long-lasting alopecia areata often have low vitamin D levels, and treatments with vitamin D-like substances might help.

Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.

Serum triglyceride levels are not linked to prostate cancer risk.

Low levels of vitamin D and ferritin may increase the risk of female pattern hair loss.

Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.

Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.

Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.