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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.

A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.

Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Effective management of children's hair loss involves accurate diagnosis, various treatments, and supportive care.

The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.

In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.

Half of hair restoration surgeons experience body discomfort, especially after follicular unit extraction procedures, and using ergonomic equipment or robotic devices could reduce this discomfort.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.

Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.

Deleting Snai2 and Snai3 causes fatal autoimmunity.

Oxidative stress plays a role in female pattern baldness, causing an imbalance between harmful and protective elements in the body.

No genetic link between prostaglandins and hair loss found.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits, older and more male patients, and more stress-related skin issues.

A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.

The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.

Red blood cell folate levels are reliable indicators of long-term folate status in alopecia areata patients.

Obesity is linked to more severe hair loss in adult men and to excess hair growth, but its effects on hair conditions are complex and need more research.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.

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

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.

Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.