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High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

The painting of an 18th-century Sicilian baroness shows she had hair loss, possibly due to ovarian issues, insulin resistance, or a specific type of tumor.

The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.

A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.

Electromagnetic energy from wound dressing paste can disrupt skin lipid droplets, possibly affecting cancer development.

Finasteride helps reduce hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms in females.

Activating β-catenin in mammary cells leads to changes that cause early-stage abnormal growths similar to skin structures.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 57% increase in interest in facial cosmetic procedures, leading to calls for better industry regulation and professional standards.

Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.

Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.

Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.

Case reports are crucial for identifying new medical conditions and improving knowledge retention.

Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.

Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

A woman's chronic head pain after hair transplant surgery was cured by removing a post-traumatic neuroma.

PSA could be a marker for hyperandrogenism in women, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.

Histone demethylases play a key role in the development of many diseases and may be targets for treatment.

VEGF helps squamous cell carcinoma grow in ways beyond just blood vessel formation.

Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Wearing a frozen glove during chemotherapy can reduce nail and skin problems but may not be comfortable for everyone.

To get certified in cosmetic surgery, doctors must pass exams and have specific experience; dermatologists are encouraged to get certified.

Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.

Acute leukemias with the Philadelphia chromosome may be biphenotypic, and identifying this is important for proper treatment.

Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.

Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.