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Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.

The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal effects, especially in female mice.

Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.

Women with AGA have higher lipid levels, increasing heart disease risk.

Vitamin D3 may protect rat hair follicles from radiation damage.

The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.

Certain proteins involved in DNA modification may affect the genetic changes in systemic lupus erythematosus and could indicate the disease's activity.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.

The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

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.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

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

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.

New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.

Using steroids can increase the risk of heart problems.

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