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Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

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

Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.

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

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.

Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.

The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.

No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.

Hair loss in three Southeast Asian women with kidney failure may be linked to their anemia treatment with erythropoietin.

Combining letrozole with metformin is the most effective treatment for inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS.

A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.

Females have higher estrogen receptor levels in hair than males, and these levels decrease in white hair compared to black hair.

The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Coumarin derivatives show promise as anti-estrogenic agents for treating breast cancer, with some in clinical trials.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.