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A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.

The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.

Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.

Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.

The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.

Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.

A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.

A woman with EMS showed unusual skin mucinosis without the typical hard skin syndrome, suggesting EMS can cause skin mucinosis.

A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.

Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.

The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.

Vitamin B supplements may reverse grey hair.

Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.

Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.

Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.

A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

An elderly woman's swollen, painful foot was found to be caused by a rare type of bone lymphoma, which improved with radiation treatment.

An 82-year-old woman's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to a rare form of alopecia that targets pigmented hair.

A man with multiple autoimmune diseases developed liver injury from azathioprine, but his liver improved after stopping the drug.

A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.

A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.

Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.

Ayurvedic treatment improved hypothyroidism in a 30-year-old man.

Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.