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Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.

Men with male pattern hair loss have different levels of certain hormones compared to men without hair loss.

Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) focus on reducing symptoms, restoring regular periods, and helping with pregnancy. Common treatments include hormone suppressors, fertility drugs, and insulin-sensitising agents.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.

Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Two new mutations in the AR gene linked to severe androgen insensitivity were found.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.