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Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.

Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

0.05% Betamethasone Dipropionate is the most effective topical treatment for alopecia areata.

Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat hair loss caused by hormones.

TCM is an effective and safe treatment for primary cicatricial alopecias.

Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth by changing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with low levels helping and high levels hindering growth.

Kidney-yang deficiency syndrome causes hormonal imbalances and various physical symptoms.

Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.

Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.

Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.

Methotrexate plus prednisolone had the fewest serious side effects.

Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.

β-sitosterol and brassicasterol may help treat hair loss.

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.

Strong steroid cream works better than tretinoin cream for patchy scalp hair loss.

Methotrexate's effectiveness for maintaining hair regrowth in alopecia totalis is unclear due to limited and biased data.

PCOS patients with autoimmune thyroid disease have lower DHEAS levels.

Tofacitinib is safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.

Hair cortisol content can indicate cortisol exposure and varies with age, puberty, and BMI in youth.

Modified steroidal inhibitors showed promise in treating hormone-dependent cancers.

Higher DHEA-S levels are linked to smaller ovarian volume in women with PCOS.

Men with androgenetic alopecia do not have elevated DHEA-S levels.

Cryptotanshinone may help treat postmenopausal osteoporosis and protect kidneys.

Neuroactive steroids show promise for treating mental and neurological disorders by targeting GABA_A receptors.

Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are equally effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.

A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.

Combining laser treatment with steroid cream is more effective for alopecia areata than using the cream alone.

The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.

Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.