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Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.

Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is as effective as conventional doxorubicin but causes fewer heart problems and side effects.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

COVID-19 leaves 80% of patients with long-term symptoms like fatigue and headaches.

Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.

Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Many COVID-19 patients still have symptoms like fatigue and loss of taste or smell a month after diagnosis.

Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.

Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.

PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.

Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.

Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.

Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.

Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

PRP injections improve hair thickness for baldness.

Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.

Very few people experience increased hair growth after laser hair removal, especially those with darker skin and black hair.

People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.

Hair loss severity relates to increased miniaturization in female pattern hair loss.

Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.

The conclusion is that early diagnosis and a multi-system treatment approach are crucial for managing PCOS and its associated health risks.

Smoking linked to hair loss in Asian men.