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Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

Finasteride improves hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for tissue development and has potential in regenerative medicine, but requires more research for therapeutic use.

New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.

To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.

Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.

Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.

Skin diseases differ between Ghana and the UK, with infections most common in Ghana and malignant skin diseases most prevalent in the UK.

Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.

Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.