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Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.

No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.

Stronger corticosteroids cause more skin damage in hairless dogs, similar to effects in humans.

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

Early diagnosis and treatment of TPP can prevent complications.

A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.

Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.

Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.

Most dogs with alopecia had higher than normal levels of certain hormones, but hair loss might not always be linked to these hormone changes.

Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Transit-amplifying cells are crucial for tissue repair and can contribute to cancer when they malfunction.

Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.

Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.

PI3K/Akt pathway is crucial for hair growth and regeneration.

Young women with PCOS have a higher risk of high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, but these risks may decrease after age 40.

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.

MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry is a useful method for studying skin conditions, but sample preparation is crucial for accurate results.

Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Immune cells help regulate hair growth, and better understanding this can improve hair loss treatments.