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Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.

Non-daily contraceptives cause fewer side effects and are more satisfying to women, and certain oral contraceptives can treat acne and seborrhoea, with a combination of chlormadinone acetate and ethinyl estradiol being highly effective and safe.

Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.

Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.

Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.

The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.

Dexamethasone affects hair growth by altering levels of proteins that either promote or inhibit hair follicle growth.

Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.

Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.

Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.

Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

FGF signaling is a promising target for developing treatments for wounds, metabolic diseases, and cancer.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.

Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.

Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.

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

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.

Balding men have higher heart disease risk.