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Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Women with acne and PCOS should be checked for insulin resistance and related symptoms.

Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.

Researchers found two enzymes in Avicennia marina that help produce maslinic acid and corosolic acid, which have medicinal benefits.

Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.

The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

CYP2B12 enzyme in skin cells converts arachidonic acid into specific bioactive lipids.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

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

The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

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

Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.

Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.