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

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.

Men with male pattern hair loss have different levels of certain hormones compared to men without hair loss.

Sulfotransferase in hair follicles helps predict how well minoxidil works for female hair loss.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Captopril may cause hair loss, as shown by a woman's hair regrowing after stopping the medication.

High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.

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.

The document says menstruation is important for women's health, discusses menstrual disorders, and suggests personalized treatment options.

XEDAR triggers a specific signaling pathway in cells.

Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.

Minoxidil sulfotransferase is a marker of keratinocyte differentiation and may play a role in hair growth.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

RNA aptamers can specifically block FGF5-related cell growth, potentially treating related diseases or hair disorders.

KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.

Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.

Exosomes help nerve fibers grow by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.

Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

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

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.

Women with PCOS-related infertility can often conceive with treatments like clomiphene and metformin, but managing pregnancy complications is important.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.