Management of “hyperandrogenism” confounded by dermatology biotin prescriptions

Management of “hyperandrogenism” confounded by dermatology biotin prescriptions

Immunoassay interferences, including those from exogenous substances like biotin, can lead to misinterpretation of laboratory results and clinical decision-making challenges. A 28-year-old unmarried female presented to dermatologist with 4-year history of acne, hirsutism, and hair loss. Hormonal ass...

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Main Authors: Sumal S. Sundar, Srushti Shankar, Madhumati S. Vaishnav, Leena Lekkala, Chandraprabha Siddalingappa, Kavitha Muniraj, Thummala Kamala, Reshma B. Vijay, Vasanthi Nath, Mandyam D. Chitra, Pushpa Ravikumar, Siddartha Dinesha, Tejeswini Deepak, Sathyanarayana Srikanta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports
Subjects:
Biotin interference
Hyperandrogenism
Hormonal assays
Misdiagnosis
Endocrine disorders
Laboratory techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214624524000169
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