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Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.

Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.

Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.

Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.

The document concludes that managing Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy involves treating associated health issues and using medications like metformin and leptin replacement.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.

Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.

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.

Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.

Treating PCOS is complex, involving medication like metformin and lifestyle changes, and requires attention to mental health due to high depression and anxiety rates.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.

The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.

Obesity is linked to many gastrointestinal diseases and needs more research for treatment development.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.

Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.

Certain treatments can speed up local hair growth in mice but don't change the overall hair growth pattern.

Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.

Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.