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Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.

Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.

Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

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

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

There's no significant link between the D19S884 marker at the insulin receptor gene and polycystic ovary syndrome.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.