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Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.

Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.

Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.

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

Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.

Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.

The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.

Doctors should consider SLE in males even if antinuclear antibody tests are negative.

The paper concludes that recognizing bitemporal alopecia areata is important for early treatment and preventing its progression.

Treat hair loss in postmenopausal women with diet, avoiding certain drugs, and using medications like minoxidil or finasteride.

Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.

Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.

Early diagnosis and new treatments are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring alopecia.

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

PCOS is common in young women, especially those aged 21-30, and often involves symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne.

A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.

The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.

Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.

DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.

Finasteride 5mg/day improves hair loss in normoandrogenic Asian women.

Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.

Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Topical DPCP is somewhat effective for hair loss in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

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

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.

A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.