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Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.

The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

The patient's hair loss was likely not caused by beta blockers but possibly by stress or other factors.

Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.

Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.

Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.

The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.

Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Adrenalectomy boosts hair growth and melanin in black rats, even with vitamin B¹ deficiency.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.