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Higher levels of the DP2 receptor may lead to hair loss.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

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.

Recognizing and managing hirsutism, alopecia, and acne is crucial for improving wellbeing in women with PCOS.

Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.

Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.

PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.

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.

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.

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

Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.

Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.

Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.

Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.

Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.

Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have sleep apnea, mainly if they are obese.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.

Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.