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All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.

Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.

A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.

Zidovudine may cause hair loss in advanced-stage HIV patients.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS resume regular periods and improve symptoms without side effects.

The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.

Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

Eyebrow transplantation can be successful for Asians with the right technique and care, but regular maintenance is necessary.

A rare skin condition affected only the facial hair of a 46-year-old man.

The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.

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

Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.

An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.

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.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.