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Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.

Finasteride caused serious side effects and led to six suicides.

Photobiomodulation increased hair count in men with hair loss after 5 weeks, with no further increase after 10 weeks.

Finasteride use may cause sperm damage and infertility, stopping it can improve sperm health.

Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

Some skin conditions may increase the risk of heart disease, and understanding their connection could lead to better treatments.

Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.

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.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.

Alopecia areata may appear differently depending on the individual's type of hair loss and scalp condition.

Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.

Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.

Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.

A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.

Synthetic cannabinoid addiction can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss.

Hair restoration surgery can effectively increase pubic hair density, with patient satisfaction and natural results largely depending on the chosen hair pattern and graft design.

A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.

Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.

Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating male pattern baldness.

Hormone therapy might be a proactive alternative to watchful waiting for early-stage prostate cancer, potentially improving survival without aggressive treatment downsides.

Case reports are important in medical science for discovering drugs and identifying rare conditions, despite their limitations.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.