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Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Hair loss in males involves inflammation, collagen buildup, and follicle damage, with severity increasing with age and baldness duration.

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

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

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

MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.

The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.

New treatments for diabetes, central nervous system repair, and cartilage injury were found, and a way to create functional hair follicles from stem cells was developed.

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

Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

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.

Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.

Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.

Bald areas have lower cell growth, more DNA damage, and increased cell death.

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.

New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.

Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

PRP may help hair growth in alopecia areata without major side effects, but more research is needed.

High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.