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Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.

Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

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.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.

Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.