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This case report highlights that insulin resistance in PCOS can occur even in underweight patients, as demonstrated by a 24-year-old woman who improved her menstrual cycle, acne, and hirsutism with metformin and dexamethasone over 6 months.

This study assessed malnutrition among 657 internally displaced school-aged children in Cameroon, finding high rates of stunting (27.1%), wasting (23%), thinness (21.6%), underweight (20.1%), anemia (30%), low serum iron (44.5%), and poor protein status (35.7%), highlighting the urgent need for nutrition interventions.

This study found that cultural hair care practices, such as frequent head baths and the use of Hibiscus leaf powder, may help prevent hair loss in Malayalam girls compared to Andhra girls.

This study found that hair cortisol did not indicate expected hypercortisolism in acutely underweight anorexia nervosa patients and did not change significantly during short-term weight restoration.

This study found that progesterone levels were suppressed in underweight anorexia nervosa patients compared to healthy controls, as measured through hair analysis, and did not increase during short-term weight restoration.

This study found that metformin improved quality of life for overweight and obese women with PCOS, while clomiphene citrate and inositol were more effective for non-obese and underweight women.

This case report illustrates that pellagra can develop in patients with anorexia nervosa without typical signs of severe malnutrition, responding rapidly to nicotinamide and tryptophan therapy.

This article reports a case of hair loss and pigmentation changes in a man after using propylthiouracil alongside iodine solution for thyroid and diabetic conditions, providing clinical observations without broader conclusions.

This study reports that the burden of PCOS was higher among urban Indian adolescent females compared to their rural counterparts.

In this study, researchers found that relying solely on ferritin to assess iron status in young females with higher BMI may lead to inaccurate diagnoses of iron deficiency due to inflammation-related ferritin elevation.

This article reviews the use of spironolactone in dermatology for conditions like female acne, suggesting it may reduce antibiotic and isotretinoin use, and stresses its long-term safety.

This chapter discusses a case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia in a cat and provides educational insights into recognizing and managing the condition, along with potential treatment approaches.

This study reports a case of an ovarian steroid cell tumor with malignant potential, presenting unusually with osteopenia and low weight instead of the expected virilizing symptoms.

Many Korean preschool children have low zinc levels, which may affect their growth, and zinc supplements could help.

In this study, the prevalence of PCOS was reported to be approximately 10% among urban college girls in Chennai, with increased testosterone and decreased progesterone levels observed.

This study found that women with PCOS who are obese had an altered lipid profile and increased waist-hip ratio compared to lean counterparts, without differences in endocrine parameters.

This article reviews the historical and scientific perspectives on the phenomenon of stress-induced changes in hair color and reports no evidence supporting the idea that holding or resigning from political office accelerates human aging or hair graying.

This study describes three cases of dermatomyositis-like disease in mongrel dogs with compatible clinical findings and outcomes following slightly different treatment protocols.

Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.

This study observed that melanoma survivors had higher odds of using sunscreen and seeking shade compared to cancer-free individuals, but their overall adherence to sun protection was less than expected given their elevated risk for new skin cancers.

In this study, ethyl acetate fraction of Eclipta alba was found to inhibit adipogenesis and reduce dyslipidemia in hamsters, suggesting potential as an herbal treatment for obesity.

This review discusses strategies for weight loss in obesity through dietary energy deficits and nutrient profile modifications and highlights the need for personalized dietary approaches; it reports no new data.

This case study describes a child with rickets and alopecia who responded to a small dose of 1-a-hydroxyvitamin D3, but her alopecia remained unchanged despite treatment.

This paper discusses the need for comprehensive evaluation and management of lean polycystic ovary syndrome patients due to their unique risks, but reports no new results.

This study found that patients with alopecia areata had increased levels of serum immunoglobulin E and interleukin-13 compared to healthy controls, with additional variation in levels observed across age and weight.

This study observed that hirsutism, alopecia, and acne are the most common androgenic symptoms in women with PCOS, with treatments including biotin, minoxidil, and over-the-counter acne medications.

This study found that children with celiac disease who adhered to a gluten-free diet experienced significant improvements in height, weight, and symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain, although cases of abdominal distention increased.

This report presents a case of IFAP syndrome with the typical symptoms of alopecia universalis, severe photophobia, and follicular ichthyosis, but provides no additional clinical findings or conclusions.

This study concluded that women with obesity have a higher risk of developing polycystic ovarian syndrome compared to those without obesity.

This study suggests that 4-META resin may be more effective than cyanoacrylate for promoting wound healing in rats, as the wounds were covered by epithelial tissue faster with 4-META resin.