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Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
There's no clear link between female pattern hair loss, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.
Testosterone in our bodies helps increase insulin secretion from the pancreas.
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