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Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

Minoxidil quickly leaves blood, turns into urine metabolites, and has lasting blood pressure-lowering effects.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

Minoxidil metabolizes similarly in monkeys and humans, but differently in dogs and rats.

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

Minoxidil helps lower severe blood pressure and promotes hair growth but can have serious side effects and must be used continuously.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.

Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.

Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

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

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.

The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.

Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.

Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Drug metabolism affects how long a drug works, its interactions, activation, and toxicity, and is influenced by genetics, diet, illness, and other drugs.

Finasteride metabolites found in pigs match human studies, making pigs a valid model for human drug research.

The paper suggests that France's suspension of Diane-35 was hasty and could cause treatment issues and unintended pregnancies, recommending a re-evaluation and better patient information.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.

Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and well-tolerated for treating hair loss.