: Alex presents with double vision, aggressive behavior, and cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone).
chromosomes), but because her body cannot process testosterone, she developed entirely female secondary sexual characteristics—leading to her "perfect" feminine appearance. The actual cause of her symptoms was located in her groin. Parallel Drama: House’s Pain and the Placebo Watch www xrysoi se House M D S02E13
: Desperate for relief, House asks Dr. Cuddy for a morphine injection. She eventually reveals that she gave him a placebo (saline) instead. Because House's pain temporarily subsided after the shot, the show suggests Wilson was right—his pain was, at that moment, tied to his mind rather than his nerves. Controversy and Criticisms : Alex presents with double vision, aggressive behavior,
"Skin Deep" is frequently cited by fans and critics for its polarizing content: Parallel Drama: House’s Pain and the Placebo :
: Alex is diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS) . Genetically, she is male ( XYcap X cap Y
: Wilson believes the increased pain is psychological , a "conversion disorder" stemming from House's emotional distress over Stacy.