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A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.

The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.

A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.

The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.

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

A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.

Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.

The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.

Toxic Shock Syndrome cases increased due to new factors, but decreased with public health measures and changes in tampon use.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Mice healed without scars as fetuses but developed scars as adults, suggesting scarless healing might be replicated with further research.

Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.

Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer increases the risk of hair loss and thinning.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.

Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.

A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.

Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

The document says menstruation is important for women's health, discusses menstrual disorders, and suggests personalized treatment options.