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Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.

Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

High doses of finasteride cause cell growth and tumors in mice.

Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.

Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.

Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.

The May issue discussed publishing agreements and four studies on cholesterol in hair, cancer cell changes, hormones in the uterus, and skin protein effects.

Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.

Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.

Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Men's hair loss is caused by hormones and genes, and can be treated with medication and surgery, while graying is due to aging and has no prevention except dyeing.

Male cancer patients have a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 than female patients.

Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.

Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.

High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.

Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.

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

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.

Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.