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Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

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.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

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

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.

Finasteride may cause kidney damage.

Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.

Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.

Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.

The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.

UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.

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

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

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.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.