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A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

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

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

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

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

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

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Rice bran extract can potentially treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing the number of hair follicles.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.

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

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.