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Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.

Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.

Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Testosterone is linked to cardiovascular risk factors and stroke, but its exact role is unclear.

Hair loss in young men linked to higher risk of insulin resistance and metabolic issues.

Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.

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.

Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.

Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.

Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.