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Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.

The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Testicular microlithiasis may increase the risk of testicular cancer and patients with it should be closely monitored.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

Beta-blockers can cause rare skin side-effects, which usually improve after stopping the medication.

Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.

The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.

Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Men taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of dying from the disease.

Honokiol helps protect skin from damage and aging caused by cigarette smoke.

Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.

PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.

The document concludes that topical minoxidil therapy is safe and effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.

5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.

Dermabrasion improves skin appearance by removing the top layer to promote healing.

Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.

Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.

A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.

Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.

Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.

People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.

Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.

Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.

Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.