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A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.

The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.

Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.

The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.

The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.

Insulin might be involved in causing hair loss and acne.

Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.

A 70-year-old woman with a malignant adrenal tumor improved after surgery and radiotherapy.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

Before treating hair loss, it's crucial to diagnose and treat any underlying medical conditions that may be causing it.

Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.

Triparanol therapy can cause hair loss and skin dryness without inflammation or damage to hair follicles or skin structures.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.

High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

Melampus might have cured Proetus' daughters, who possibly had ergotism or Cushing's syndrome, using the herb Helleborus niger, but a mix of factors could have caused their symptoms.

A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.

Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Insulinomas and adrenocortical tumors are common in older ferrets, diagnosed with blood tests and ultrasounds, and treated with medications or surgery.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.