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PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Androgenic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, is linked to changes in androgen metabolism and genetics, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil, but these treatments are only fully effective in 10% of patients.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.

Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.

Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.

The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.

Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.

Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.

Eating too much or too little vitamin A can cause hair loss.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.

Hormones during puberty increase certain receptors in the brain, and this change is influenced by estrogen levels.

Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.

Spironolactone nano-formulations show promise for treating skin disorders, but more research is needed for safety and effectiveness.

Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.

Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.

Deferasirox effectively reduces iron overload in ß-thalassemia patients but may cause some manageable side effects.