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Occipital hair follicles in male pattern baldness respond uniquely to testosterone, not androgen-insensitive.

Female pattern alopecia is common, starts in late 20s, and is not androgen dependent.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

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.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

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.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.

Men over 50 may experience hormone decline causing various symptoms, and proper management is crucial.

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

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

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

The human sebocyte culture model has improved understanding of oily skin and acne, and how they can be treated.

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.