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A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.

A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.

A Toy Poodle with hair loss regrew hair after being treated with melatonin and finasteride.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

Impulsiveness is common across various psychiatric disorders and linked to many psychological symptoms.

Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.

Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 6-10% of women, with varying symptoms and the need for standardized global definitions.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.

Noggin is necessary to start the hair growth phase in skin after birth.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.

Hair loss causes stress and affects mental health; treatment and support needed.

Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.