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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.

Prolactin and melatonin can stimulate hair growth in Cashmere goat hair follicles, but melatonin may reduce follicle viability over time.

Excessive cell phone use may cause hair loss due to electromagnetic radiation.

Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.

RORA plays a key role in controlling seasonal hair molting by affecting hair follicle cell activity.

Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.

The document concludes that women's health needs a holistic approach, considering all life stages, promoting lifestyle changes, regular exercise, proper diet, and vaccinations, with health professionals playing a key role in education and guidance.

Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.

Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.

Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.

The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.

Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.

A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.