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The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.

5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Sorafenib is effective in treating Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis.

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.

Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.

Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.

Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.

Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.

Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful testing and alternative treatments.