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Women of color in Northern Manhattan view hair care as important to their identity and culture, and education on harmful chemicals in hair products is needed.

Parathyroid hormone-related protein helps control hair growth phases in mice.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.

Autoimmune and metabolic issues are linked, and treating one may worsen another.

The study concluded that a higher waist-hip ratio significantly increases the risk of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.

High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.

Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.

Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.

No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.

Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.

Metformin helps improve menstrual irregularities and some hormone levels in PCOS patients, but not symptoms like excess hair, acne, or hair loss.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.

VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.

Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Hair loss peaks in spring and regrowth in late summer, with pregnant females losing the most hair.

Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.

The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.

Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.

Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.