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Minoxidil was promising for treating male and female pattern baldness in 1994, but more research on genetics and other treatments was needed.

Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.

Ageing and increased senescent cells significantly contribute to common hair loss.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

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

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

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.

Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.

Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

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

Testosterone helps prevent skin damage in males by acting through both estrogen and androgen pathways.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.

Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.

Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.

PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

NF-κB signaling is crucial in many diseases and can be targeted for new treatments.

The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.

Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.