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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.

The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.

The Edwardian medical campaign linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, influencing hygiene education and leading to a ban on children under 14 from pubs.

Herbs may be safer and effective for treating hair loss.

Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.

Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

Blocking BACE1 and BACE2 enzymes causes hair color loss in mice.

Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.

The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.

The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.

The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.

Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.

Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.

Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.

DNA phenotyping helps predict physical traits from DNA with varying accuracy and requires careful ethical and legal handling.

DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.

Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.

Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.

Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important for managing symptoms and preventing long-term health problems.

UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.

Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.

Treating hematospermia can improve sexual function and reduce anxiety.

Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.

Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.

Hair cortisol is a reliable marker of long-term cortisol levels and is linked to daytime saliva cortisol but not morning levels.

Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.