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Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
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Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
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New drugs, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, are effective for severe alopecia areata.
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