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Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

PF-05314882 selectively activates androgen receptors without much effect on prostate and may help in prostate cancer treatment and hair loss prevention.

Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.

DKK-1 gene linked to hair loss in AGA and AA patients; more research needed for potential therapy.

The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.

Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.

The document suggests more research is needed to understand the link between baldness and prostate cancer.

Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.

The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections effectively treat hair loss and thinning in both men and women, with high satisfaction and no major side effects.

Gradual improvements in hair restoration techniques are safer and more effective than drastic changes.

Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.

A boy with GAPO syndrome had hair loss similar to male pattern baldness without hormone issues, possibly due to skin or blood vessel problems.

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

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.

Saw palmetto is an effective natural treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.

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

Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.

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

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

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.