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Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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

New treatments for Hepatitis C show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.

Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.

Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss with low doses showing good liver tolerance.

Early balding men may have insulin resistance, but lifestyle changes can help.

Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.

People with early onset baldness have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their heart disease risk.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Dupilumab for atopic dermatitis may cause new or worsen existing alopecia areata.

Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.

Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.

A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

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.

Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.

Minoxidil 2% lotion is safe and effective for making eyebrows thicker and fuller.

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