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"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.

Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.

Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

Right hand finger ratio may predict male hair loss.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.

More severe hair loss links to thicker heart fat, suggesting possible heart disease risk.

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.

Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

People with early-onset hair loss have higher risk of heart issues, so early screening is important.

Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth in almost all patients.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

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

New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.

Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.