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Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.

Netherton Syndrome can cause severe skin lesions in rare cases.

Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.

A 65-year-old man with sudden abdominal pain and seizures was diagnosed with a rare, non-traumatic splenic rupture and treated without surgery.

Removing hair wrapped around the labia quickly prevents serious tissue damage.

Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.

Abnormal scalp whorls can indicate brain development issues but may also be seen in neurologically normal people.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes, including pigmentation, acne, and stretch marks, and may affect preexisting skin conditions.

Micrografts can effectively restore pubic hair, and using the right technique is crucial for natural-looking results.

Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Breast cancer skin metastases are rare, look different, and can be confused with other skin issues, so a biopsy is needed for accurate diagnosis.

A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.

The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.