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No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.

New treatments are making advanced prostate cancer management more complex but also more hopeful.

Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.

Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.

Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.

Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

Feathers are useful for researching growth, regeneration, and the effects of treatments like chemotherapy on hair loss.

Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

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

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.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.

Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.

Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.

Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.