Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia Linked to an Adrenal Tumor: A Case Report

In postmenopausal women, a new-onset state of hyperandrogenism may lead to virilizing symptoms, such as male pattern alopecia, when testosterone levels exceed 5 nmol/L, necessitates immediate investigation to exclude an androgen-producing tumor, which typically normalizes swiftly within weeks post-surgery, while symptoms of androgen excess gradually diminish following the normalization of testosterone levels, as observed in our case. Identifying the cause of hyperandrogenism is crucial for treatment. Surgery remains the primary option for postmenopausal women with virilizing symptoms and androgen excess.