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Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.

Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.

The document emphasizes the need for surgeons to stay updated with the latest hair restoration and removal techniques and introduces new, essential information in the field.

Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Men with hair loss don't necessarily have higher levels of the hormone DHEA-S, but this hormone tends to decrease with age.

Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Eccrine sweat gland's clear cells likely cause excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Hair restoration surgery techniques can effectively treat scalp deformities and have evolved to provide natural-looking results.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.

Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.

Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.

The boy's hair loss was caused by the tuberculosis drug isoniazid but grew back after stopping the medication.