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Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

Low vitamin D levels are linked to symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, and hair loss.

Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.

Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.

St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.

Changes in prolactin and DHEA levels are not required for the start of mink hair growth cycles.

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

Certain metabolites are lower in women with PCOS and could be potential markers for the condition.

Vitamin D levels do not affect the risk of developing alopecia areata.

The method accurately measures 19 steroid hormones in human blood and urine using a small sample and is suitable for large-scale monitoring.

Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.

Bifidobacterium longum BB536 metabolites may help treat hair loss by repairing and promoting hair cell growth.

Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.

Metabolites and diet affect hair growth cycles in cashmere goats.

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

Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.

Melatonin, a hormone, can help protect skin from aging by reducing stress, inflammation, and damage, and may also help treat hair loss in women.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

The new method can measure sleep-related hormones in hair effectively and could help track long-term sleep patterns.

Biotinidase deficiency has various symptoms and can be treated with biotin supplements.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

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

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

High doses of finasteride cause cell growth and tumors in mice.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.

Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.

Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.