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Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.

Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.

After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.

Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.

Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-immunosuppressed people and male organ transplant recipients.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

5% minoxidil foam effectively regrows hair in women, with postmenopausal women seeing the most improvement.

Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.

The document concludes that managing health issues like menopause, cardiovascular risk, and hair loss is crucial for promoting longevity in aging women.

Female androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning in women, especially after menopause, and affects their mental well-being.

Telogen Effluvium (TE) significantly affects women due to stress and hormonal changes, requiring better public health policies and mental health support.

Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.

Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.

Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.

"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.

Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.

Low ferritin and Vitamin D levels may cause hair loss after COVID-19.

Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.

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

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.

Early postmenopausal women often experience skin issues like vaginal dryness, swallowing difficulties, hair loss, and uncommonly, keratoderma and hirsutism, but many are unaware these are related to menopause.