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Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is rare but severe when it occurs, with symptoms similar to those seen worldwide.

Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is not common, but when it happens, it's usually severe.

Coix seed extract helped resolve onycholysis in an elderly woman.

A young woman with lupus was treated with hydroxychloroquine and prednisone.

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Atorvastatin is less effective for women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Androgens and DHEA can help prevent breast cancer and improve health in women.

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

Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.

PCOS is linked to hormone disorders and issues like infertility and irregular periods.

Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia in women are often due to increased androgen effects, and antiandrogen treatment is recommended to prevent further issues.

Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

Men with early hair loss have similar hormone levels to women with PCOS, possibly increasing risk of obesity and heart issues.

Both types of oral contraceptives improved symptoms and hormone levels in women with PCOS.

Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

DHEA and DHEA-S help maintain underarm hair in older women.

Surgery removed an ovarian tumor, improving her symptoms and normalizing testosterone levels.

Adaptive coping reduces PCOS symptoms, while maladaptive coping worsens them.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.

Aging changes scalp cells, possibly affecting hair health in older women.

Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.

Women with PCOS need more support to cope with isolation, helplessness, and grief, and to build resilience.